Germany (DE)
Procedures Applying when this Contracting Party is Designated
| Republication |
The Office does not republish the international registration. |
| Examination Procedure |
The Office carries out examination on substantive grounds, other than novelty, on issues such as the definition of a 'design', public order and morality, and the protection of State emblems. |
| Opposition Period |
None. |
| Time Limit for Responding to Refusal |
Four months from the date of notification of refusal sent by the International Bureau (non-extendable). |
| Effect as Grant of Protection |
The international registration has the effect as a grant of protection as from the international registration date. |
| Representation before the Office |
If the holder of the international registration has no domicile or seat in Germany, a German representative is required. Persons having a domicile or seat in the European Union (EU) may appoint a representative in their country who must be an attorney-at-law or a patent (trademark) attorney under their speciific national law. The Office does not maintain a list of trademark attorneys, industrial property agents or other intellectual property representatives allowed to practice before the Office. |
| Fees payable on division of the international registration |
Not applicable. |
Last updated on: May 07, 2012
