Additional Services in Slovenia
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Trademark Registration
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the website for the trademark office in Slovenia?
You can visit Slovenia's trademark office online at: https://www.uil-sipo.si/
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Slovenia?
In Slovenia, certain trademarks cannot be registered, including:
- Marks that go against moral standards or public order
- Generic terms and common words
- Names, flags, or symbols of international organizations, countries, regions, or states
- Marks that do not have distinctive characteristics
- Names of geographical places
Is the Community Trademark valid in Slovenia?
Yes, since Slovenia is part of the European Union, the Community Trademark, now known as the European Union Trade Mark, is valid there.
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Slovenia before it is officially registered?
It's legal to use a trademark that hasn't been registered yet for selling goods or services.
What are the reasons for opposing a Trademark Application in Slovenia?
Trademark applications can be challenged for the following reasons:
- Existing ownership rights
- Use of national symbols or state emblems without permission
- Rights to a company name
- Rights to a personal name
- Rights to a registered design
- Registration under someone else's name, like an agent or representative
- Rights to a …
What types of trademarks can be registered in Slovenia?
Trademarks that can be graphically represented and add uniqueness to a product or service can be registered. These include:
- Words
- Names or personal names
- Three-dimensional shapes
- Movements
- Logos
- Holograms
- Colors
- Sounds
- Slogans
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Slovenia?
Yes, Slovenia uses the Nice Classification system. With one application, a trademark can cover several classes of goods and services.
Is Slovenia part of the Madrid System?
Yes, Slovenia is a member of both the Madrid Protocol and the Madrid Agreement.
What advantages can be gained from using a trademark in Slovenia before filing for registration?
Trademark rights are mainly gained through registration, but using a trademark before filing can offer some small advantages, such as:
- Showing that the trademark has become distinctive
- Countering challenges that claim the trademark is not distinctive
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