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
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
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
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
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
Within the context of the Nice Class Heading, the following document is provided below regarding the convergence program related to the interpretation of the scope of the protection of trademarks. read more