Frequently Asked Questions Trademark Registration
How can I register my trademark?
What does it mean to specify the classes in a trademark registration?
Why do you recommend doing a trademark study?
Domains can be registered as trademarks?
What are my payments alternatives?
What happens if a company or a natural person makes an opposition to my trademark registration?
What are the classes in a process of a trademark registration?
Why do I have to register a trademark?
What is claiming priority in a trademark registration?
If a trademark is registered under the community registration what countries are protected?
Can protection for a mark be refused in a designated country?
How much time does it take to a trademark to be registered?
How much time does it take to receive a trademark study?
Can I choose to have or not the trademark registration certificate?
Can protection for a mark be refused in a designated country?
The Office of a designated country has the right to refuse protection of a mark in the territory of that country. Refusal may be made on any of the grounds on which an application for registration filed direct with that Office might be refused. Refusal is notified to the International Bureau and recorded in the International Register.
In principle, any refusal must be issued no later than 12 months from the date on which the Office concerned was notified of the designation. However, where a country has made a declaration to that effect, the time limit is extended to 18 months.
