The order of the application process is examination, publication, and registration.
- Applications are examined in respect of:
- formalities
- classification
- descriptiveness
- distinctiveness
- deceptiveness
- conflict with prior registration
- examination of an application on absolute grounds/relative grounds is performed at the same time
- there is a special review for complex marks
- The following application details are made available to the public:
- mark
- name of applicant
- state or country of incorporation of applicant
- citizenship of applicant
- application number
- application date
- goods/services
- representation of trademark
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