[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” width=”100%” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_font_size=”1.1em” text_line_height=”1.5em” sticky_enabled=”0″]The following changes will be implemented as of 1 November 2023: [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/number-one.png” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”number one” title_text=”number one” icon_placement=”left” module_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width=”40px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]It was agreed to expressly determine the start and end date of the deadline for responding to provisional refusals.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/number-two.png” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”number two” title_text=”number two” icon_placement=”left” module_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width=”40px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Contracting Parties are required to give a minimum period of 2 months to respond to a provisional refusal.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/number-three.png” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”number three” title_text=”number three” icon_placement=”left” module_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width=”40px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Failure to comply with the new requirements for notification of provisional refusal is considered a failure of the Trademark Office to comply with the new requirements for notification of provisional refusal.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/number-four.png” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”number four” title_text=”number four” icon_placement=”left” module_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width=”40px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The Trademark Offices shall be obliged to notify the International Bureau of the time limits and the means of calculating them.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/www.olartemoure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/number-five.png” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”number five” title_text=”number five” icon_placement=”left” module_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”100%” image_icon_width=”40px” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]If it is not possible to provide the address of the holder of earlier rights or of the opponent, the Trademark Offices shall be exempted from this obligation.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” text_font_size=”1.1em” text_line_height=”1.5em” sticky_enabled=”0″]As of 1 November 2024, other amendments relating to communications from designated Contracting Parties which are not covered by the Regulations which the International Bureau may have and adjustments to the wording of the Protocol will enter into force. <\/p>\n
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