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International Trademark Registrations
Classification
Nice, 13th ed.
Filing
multi-class
Local Agent
No
unless problems arise
POA
No
Official Examination
formal
Opposition Period
based on the guidelines of the respective countries (see CI)
Use Requirements
see national law of the contracting state
Priority
depends (national law)
Duration
10 yrs
from registration date /10 yrs
Maintenance
none
Non-Trad. TMs
depends on the national law of the contracting state
Remarks
depending on basic trademark for 5 yrs after registration (refusal /successful opposition /nullity of basic TM within this period results in lapse)
Agreements
Madrid System
All information is provided without guarantee. Last updated: 24 Apr 2026.
