Community Trade Mark Handbook

Author: Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys; Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (C.I.P.A.); Imogen Wiseman; Jonathan Clegg; Geoffrey Smith
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
ISBN: 9780421751507
Published In: Subscription-type (Contents updated periodically)
Format: Loose-leaf
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Developed by ITMA and CIPA and written by authors with hands-on experience in dealing
with the OHIM, this looseleaf offers everything you need to know about the CTM system. The Community Trade Mark Handbook:

Details the entire process required for obtaining a CTM from start to finish
Offers a full analysis of the OHIM legislation
Updates and analyses OHIM case law
Provides commentary, examples and key advice on OHIM practice
Explores the interaction of the CTM system with Madrid
Reproduces full text of all the primary and secondary legislation as well as other important guidance from the OHIM
Written by trade mark professionals who have day-to-day dealings with the OHIM
Includes twice yearly updates to keep on top of the latest developments
A range of changes and developments will be reflected in upcoming releases, including updated information in the following chapters:

Appeals
Enforcement of a CTM
Revocation and Invalidity
Duration and Renewal of Community Registration
Approaches to Countering Objections under Article 7(1)
Seniority

Initial price includes updating releases for this calendar year.

2 updating releases published per annum.

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.

"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." - The Trade Mark Reporter