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Fill in and submit form Ε.Σ 28, within two (2) months of the date of notice of the Intellectual Property Section, to substantiate the application for declaration of invalidity in relation to the existence, validity and extent of protection of a previous trademark or right, together with relevant documents, as well as evidence regarding the applicant’s right to apply for trademark invalidity.

Examples of the above documents include the following:

• evidence of use of widely known trademark in the territory of the Republic of Cyprus;
• evidence that the trademark enjoys reputation in the Republic of Cyprus or the European Union;
• particulars regarding the acquisition, continuous existence and extent of protection of a designation of origin or a geographical indication;
• particulars regarding the acquisition, continuous existence and extent of protection of an unregistered trademark or a distinctive characteristic used in transactions;
• certificate of submission of registration application or certificate of registration.

It is noted that no fees are paid with the submission of the form.

For further information regarding the relevant procedure, you may refer to the page Declaration of trademark invalidity.

Alternatively, you may file the form via the trademark's e-filing system.

e-filing