Spain – Country Index Quick Check

Classification

Nice, 13th ed.

Filing

multi-class

Local Agent

Yes

for applicants outside EU /EEA

POA

Yes

non-legalised

Official Examination

formal, absolute grounds

Opposition Period

2 months

from publication date of application

Use Requirements

5 yrs

from final registration date

Priority

first-to-file

Duration

10 yrs

from application date

Maintenance

none

Non-Traditional TMs

3-D, colours, sounds, pattern, position, mulitmedia, motion, holograms

GRR

No

Remarks

protection begins with registration and dates back to priority date

Agreements

EU; Madrid System