30 Apr 2019 | ‘Relative Grounds’ for Refusal of a EUTM Application

‘Relative Grounds’ for Refusal of a EUTM Application EUTM publication Once the EUTM application is approved on the absolute grounds, it will be published in the EUTM Bulletin for opposition for a period of 3 months. ‘Relative Grounds’ for refusal Opposition to the EUTM application shall rely on the relative grounds for refusal. Article 8 of European Union trade mark Rules (“EUTMR”) stipulates the relative grounds for refusal as follows:- 1. Upon opposition by the proprietor of earlier trade marks... MORE