Spain (ES) |
As Office of a Designated Contracting Party
| Republication |
The Office republishes in the Boletín Oficial de la Propiedad Industria notifications of international registration, subsequent designation and renewal received from the International Bureau. |
| Examination Procedure |
Absolute grounds. The Office makes available ex officio search on prior rights. |
| Opposition Procedure |
Two months following the publication of the notification of registration in the Official Gazette of Industrial Property (BOPI Boletín Oficial de la Propiedad Industrial) (non-extendable). |
| Time Limit for Responding to Provisional Refusal |
Four months from the date of notification to WIPO. |
| Administrative and judicial remedies in case of refusal issued by the Office |
Possibility of administrative and judicial remedies. |
Last updated on: 28 August 2008
