Overview

The increasing importance of, and huge number of decisions from the OHIM created a need for the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys and the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents to join forces to produce this authoritative guide to the Community Trade Mark. Published in looseleaf format and providing the first comprehensive analysis of the topic, the Community Trade Mark Handbook draws on the experience of the best practitioners in the UK and is presented in a clear and concise style to give the reader different levels of information. Offers the immediate authority of an 'official' ITMA/CIPA publication Updates and analyses all OHIM case law Written by professionals who have day-to-day dealings with OHIM Provides commentary and advice on OHIM practice Offers practical suggestions on dealing with OHIM and guidance on practice and processes Looseleaf format allows regular updating on the latest developments

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Author:   Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) ,  Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (CIPA) ,  Simon Bentley ,  Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys
Publisher:   Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Imprint:   Sweet & Maxwell
ISBN:  

9780421751507

ISBN 10:   0421751509
Pages:   616
Publication Date:   20 December 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Loose-leaf
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction & relevant law. Adopting & searching a new CTM. Making a CTM application. Representation before OHIM & authorisation. Examination: admissibility. Examination: absolute grounds. Shapes & other standard marks. Practice: responding to substantive examination. Evidence of use. Ex officio searches. Publication & notifications. Oppositions. Oral proceedings/ similarity of marks & goods. Costs. Decisions in oppositions. Appeals. Dealing with OHIM, time limits, formalities. Duration & renewal. Effect of CTM. Revocation & Invalidity. Enforcement. European competition law and trade marks. Seniority. Conversion. Limitations. Acquiescence. All relevant source materials.

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''This is a valuable reference work which will be of primary interest to the trademark practitioner, providing as mentioned above both concise overviews of each area and detailed commentary on more complex issues and problems facing the CTM applicant.''.

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