Below are the most outstanding news of registration nature, indicating its date of entry into force.
– Entry into force on January 14, 2019:
-Legitimation to request registration
-Representation of the distinctive sign
– New wording of the absolute prohibitions of article 5
– Renowned Brands
-Entrance in force when the modification of the Regulation for the execution of Law 17/2001, of December 7, of Trademarks is approved:
– Proof of use in the context of opposition to registration
– Entry into force on January 14, 2023:
– Direct administrative competence of the SPTO to process applications and declare the nullity or expiration of registered trademarks or trade names