Germany (DE) |
As Office of a Designated Contracting Party
| Republication |
The Office does not republish notifications of international registration, subsequent designation or renewal received from the International Bureau. |
| Examination Procedure |
Absolute grounds only. |
| Opposition Procedure |
Three months commencing on the first day of the month following publication in the WIPO Gazette (non-extendable). |
| Time Limit for Responding to Provisional Refusal |
Four months from the date of notification by WIPO, exclusively through a European representative (extendable). |
| Administrative and judicial remedies in case of refusal issued by the Office |
The German law provides for an administrative remedy (objection) and a judicial remedy (appeal) both to be filed with the Office within one month after the decision. |
Last updated on: 09 February 2012
