AMENDMENT OF SPANISH TRADE MARK ACT
The Spanish Government approved last December 21st, 2018, Royal Decree 23/2018 amending the Spanish Trade Mark Act, transposing EU Harmonization Directive 2015/2436,
These amendments will enter into force on January 14th, 2019, except the changes that move the jurisdiction for direct invalidity and revocation proceedings from the Courts to the Spanish Patent and Trade Mark Office, which will enter into force on January 14th, 2023.
One of the most significant changes that will enter into force on January 14th, 2019, is the possibility to request the proof of use for the previous 5 years in opposition proceedings, when the Trade Mark of the opponent, has been registered for 5 years or longer.
If you wish to receive any clarification or information of the new changes, you can contact with our firm.
