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02 APR 2020

Guides

Common communication and practice CP9 ''Distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks (shape marks) containing verbal and/or figurative elements''

The IP offices of the European Trade Mark and Design Network have now agreed on a Common Practice with regard to the distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks (shape marks) containing verbal and/or figurative elements when the shape is not distinctive in itself, with the aim of establishing a minimum threshold for distinctiveness of shape marks when the shape itself is non-distinctive. read more

01 DEC 2017

Guides

Common communication on the representation of new types of trade marks for the implementation of directive 2015/2436

The Intellectual Property offices of the European Trademark and Design Netowrk publish a common communication on the representation of new types of trade marks for the implementation of directive 2015/2436. read more

02 OCT 2015

Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Common Practice CP 3. Distinctiveness

The Intellectual Property Section provides the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Common Practice CP 3. Distinctiveness – Figurative marks containing descriptive/non-distinctive words, published by the European Trademark and Design Network. read more

02 OCT 2015

Guides

Common Communication on the Common Practice of Distinctiveness

The IP offices of the European Trademarks and Design Network publish this Common Communication with the purpose of further increasing transparency, legal certainty, and predictability for the benefits of examiners and users alike. read more

19 FEB 2015

Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Common Practice in Relation to Trade Marks

The Intellectual Property Section provides below the guide of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market regarding Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Common Practice of refusal Likelihood of confusion (impact of non-distinctive/weak components). read more

02 OCT 2014

Guides

Common Communication on the Common Practice of Relative Grounds of Refusal – Likelihood of Confusion (Impact of non-distinctive/weak components)

The trade mark offices of the European Union have agreed on a common practice with regard to the impact of non-distinctive/weak components of marks in the examination of likelihood of confusion (relative grounds). read more

15 APR 2014

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Common Communication on the Common Practice of the Scope of Protection of Black and White (“B&W”) Marks

The trade mark offices of the European Union in their commitment to continue to collaborate in the context of the Convergence Programme through the European Trade Mark and Design Network have agreed on a common practice with regard to trade marks in B&W and/or greyscale. read more

01 JUL 2013

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Guides

Common communication and practice CP9 ''Distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks (shape marks) containing verbal and/or figurative elements''

Guides

Common communication on the representation of new types of trade marks for the implementation of directive 2015/2436

Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Common Practice CP 3. Distinctiveness

Guides

Common Communication on the Common Practice of Distinctiveness

Guides

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on Common Practice in Relation to Trade Marks

Guides

Common Communication on the Common Practice of Relative Grounds of Refusal – Likelihood of Confusion (Impact of non-distinctive/weak components)

Guides

Common Communication on the Common Practice of the Scope of Protection of Black and White (“B&W”) Marks

Guides

Convergence Program - Nice Class Headings

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Nice Classification - 10th edition

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