Welcome to the Learning Plan "Introduction to EU Trademarks"!

The courses in this Plan will provide you with an overview of the EU trademark system, acceptable trademarks and certification, and protections for trademark holders.*

Topics covered include:

  • The EU trademark system
  • Product classification and certification in the EU
  • EU trademark protections 

 

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The Relevant Consumer and Trademarks 5-2-2016 (Basic Level) Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Distinctiveness and Likelihood of Confusion The Protection of Non-Traditional Trademarks: Critical Perspectives The Madrid System (Basic Level) Amendment and Restriction of Lists of Goods and Services: Practice, Tricks and Tips Packaging as a Product: An IPR Perspective. Webinar Organised in Collaboration with the EPO Limits of Trademarks: Parody 31-1-2017 (Basic Level) Register and Fees Operations – The Great Unknown Webinar: Grand Board Proceedings (Intermediate Level) Webinar: Request for Confidentiality and the Right of Defence Proceedings in Trademark and Design Registry after the Registration New Common Practices 2021: New Types of Trademarks and Appeal Proceedings Maintenance of Trademark Protection (Intermediate Level) Certification and Collective Marks The Right to be Heard, the Right of Defence and the Obligation to State Reasons, Exercising Discretion and the Notion of Misuse of Powers New Forms of Trade Marks in the European Union Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Distinctiveness and Likelihood of ConfusionMaintenance of Trade Mark protection (Intermediate level)The right to be heard, the right of defence and the obligation to state reasons, exercising discretion and the notion of misuse of powersCertification and Collective marks

 

 

*Note: All content in this Learning Plan refer to the applicable laws and/or available tools at the time of its creation.

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4.6
Not started Introduction to the EUTM system - EN (15-03-2017) (Basic Level) (with certificate)

This presentation provides a short introduction to the EUTM system. More specifically the requirements for registration and the characteristics of the proceedings; the legal instruments and institutions of the EUTM system and the interplay between the EUTM system and the national trade mark systems. Speaker: Dominik HANF - EUIPO - International Cooperation and Legal Affairs Department

30 min. EN 15/12/2017
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4.6
Not started European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) in a Nutshell 2019 (Basic level) (with certificate)

This is an eLearning course presenting core information related to the European Union trade mark (EUTM) and the scope and functioning of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). It reflects the legislative changes which entered into force on 1st October 2017.   There are 8 modules with an estimated learning time of 4 hours. The Value of a Trade Mark What is a T...

240 min. EN 28/11/2018
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4.8
Not started International Classification of Goods and Services

An introduction to the classification, to help you understand how to create a list of goods and services for your applications. This will take you through the basics of the Nice Classification, show Office tools to help you choose correct terms, and how to avoid deficiencies. Speaker: Thom CLARK - EUIPO - International Cooperation and Legal Affairs Department (ICLAD)

56 min. EN 23/05/2019
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4.9
Not started Type of mark and acceptable formats of representation

This webinar will focus on different types of marks bearing in mind the Legal Reform and the changes/new mark types introduced. The formats of representation will be explained as well as tips given for the correct filing of an EUTM application. Speaker: Liina MAKS - EUIPO - Operations Department

40 min. EN 12/10/2019
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4.2
Not started Generic Trade Marks

Words or indications that name a product or service are customary or generic in trade and cannot fulfil the essential function of a trade mark. The next webinar will cover generic trade marks from the perspective of Article 7(1)(d) EUTMR, addressing how these terms are barred from registration, and through Article 58(1)(b) EUTMR, which foresees the possibility of revocation of such signs which may...

32 min. EN 30/04/2019