Current trade mark practice
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Part A: General rules | |||
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Section 2: General principles to be respected in the proceedings |
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Section 6: Revocation of decisions, cancellation of entries in the register and correction of errors |
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Part B: Examination | |||
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Section 4: Absolute grounds for refusal |
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Chapter 3: Non-Distinctive trade marks (Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR) |
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Chapter 5: Customary signs or indications (Article 7(1)(d) EUTMR) |
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Chapter 9: Trade marks in conflict with flags and other symbols (Article 7(1)(h) and (i) EUTMR) |
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Chapter 11: Trade marks in conflict with traditional terms for wines (Article 7(1)(k) EUTMR) |
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Chapter 12: Trade marks in conflict with traditional specialities guaranteed (Article 7(1)(l) EUTMR) |
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Chapter 13: Trade marks in conflict with earlier plant variety denominations (Article 7(1)(m) EUTMR) |
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Chapter 14: Acquired distinctiveness through use (Article 7(3) EUTMR) |
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Part C: Opposition | |||
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Section 2: Double identity and likelihood of confusion |
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Section 3: Unauthorised filing by agents of the TM proprietor (Article 8(3) EUTMR) |
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Part D: Cancellation | |||
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Part E: Register Operations | |||
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Section 3: EUTMs and RCDs as objects of property |
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Section 6: Other entries in the register |
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Part M: International marks | 01.10.2017 |