Slovenia (SI)
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 |
Three months from date of the notification issued by the Office (extendable once, for an additional three months). |
| 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 |
Holders of international registrations may not file documents or appear directly before the Office. Only representatives whose names have been entered in the Register of Representatives maintained by the Office shall be authorised to act before the Office. A list of all agents is available directly from the Office, or at: |
| Fees payable on division of the international registration |
Not applicable. |
Last updated on: June 21, 2012
