Additional Services in Spain
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Trademark Registration
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Applications are handled by experienced local Trademark Attorneys to ensure that all legal requirements are met.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the "Nice Classification" system used in Spain?
Yes, Spain uses the Nice Classification system. You can file a single trademark application for multiple classes of products or services.
Is the European Union Trade Mark valid in Spain?
Yes, the European Union Trade Mark, formerly known as the Community Trademark, is valid in Spain.
What is the website for the national trademark office of Spain?
You can visit Spain's national trademark office at the following web address: https://www.oepm.es
Is Spain part of the Madrid System?
Yes, Spain is a member of the Madrid System, having signed both the Madrid Protocol and the Madrid Agreement.
What types of trademarks cannot be registered in Spain?
The law does not allow the registration of these types of marks:
- Marks that could disrupt public order
- Marks that are offensive or immoral
- Common or generic terms
- Flags and symbols of countries, states, or regions
- Flags and symbols of international organizations
- Marks that lack distinctiveness
- Marks that are …
What are the reasons for opposing a trademark application in Spain?
The following are reasons why a trademark application might be opposed:
- An earlier registration exists for a similar mark.
- The mark merely describes the product's purpose, value, or characteristics.
- The mark lacks distinctiveness.
- There is a breach of copyright.
- The mark infringes on the rights of well-known marks.
- It …
What advantages come from using a trademark in Spain before officially filing it?
Yes, there are benefits. First, using the trademark before filing helps the owner prove that the mark is unique. Second, this uniqueness can be used to defend against claims by others that the mark is not distinctive.
What kinds of trademarks can be registered in Spain?
In Spain, you can register trademarks that can be graphically represented and help distinguish a product. These include names, words, sounds, slogans, trade dress, devices, 3D shapes, and colors. Colors can be registered if they are presented in a specific form and are not overly simple. Additionally, colors must be specified …
Is it permissible to use my trademark in Spain if it hasn't been registered yet?
It's against the law to use a trademark for tobacco products if it hasn't been registered.
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