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Fill in and submit within (2) months from the date of notification of the Intellectual Property Section, form Ε.Σ. 16, to substantiate your objection to the trademark registration or the application for declaration of invalidity regarding the existence, validity and extent of protection of the previous trademark or right, together with evidentiary documents, such as the following:

• evidence on proof of use of widely-known trademark within the territory of the Republic of Cyprus;
• evidence that the mark enjoys reputation within the territory of the Republic of Cyprus or of the European Union;
• evidence regarding the acquisition, continuous existence and extension of protection of a name of origin or geographical indication;
• evidence regarding the acquisition, continuous existence and extension of protection of an non-registered trademark or distinctive characteristic used in transactions;
• certificate of submission of application for registration.

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

 For more information regarding the relevant procedure, refer to the page Application's publication and objection, as well as the page Declaration of trademark invalidity.

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

 e-filing