The examination based Absolute Grounds (AG) for refusal is one of the steps that a trade mark application must go through to be registered as an EU trade mark.
With this introduction course you will become familiar with the basics of AG examination, including the registration process of an EU trade mark and the general principles governing AG examination.
If you are starting your career as trade mark examiner, this gives you an overall picture on the steps and principles you need to take into consideration when handling a trade mark application.
If you are a trade mark applicant or legal representative, this course will help you understand the process that your application must follow and general principles with which the EUIPO ensures that the mark applied for complies with the legal requirements to be registered.