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There is a two month period in which opposition to an application to register a trademark can be submitted, counting from the date said application is published in the BOPI.
If the opposition is submitted directly to the SPTO, it will take approximately one week to record it, and if it is submitted to other competent bodies outside the SPTO within the submission period, according to the date on which it is received, they must receive it and log it which means it can sometimes take a few more days for it to appear in the database.
Anyone wishing to oppose the granting of a trademark has two months from the date the application is published in the BOPI to submit their opposition in writing. To do this they must submit the official OPPOSITION TO APPLICATION FOR TRADEMARK OR TRADENAME form (4104) and pay the corresponding fee. The Forms and corresponding fees can be accessed.
Yes, the trademark can be used in a different form from how it is registered, provided that it differs in features that do not significantly alter the distinctive character of its registered form.
A registered trademark or trade name cannot be modified (art. 33 of the Trademark Act 17/2001). However, in accordance with said article, if the trademark includes the name and address of the holder, any changes to these that do not substantially affect the identity of the trademark as originally registered can be registered at the request of the holder.
If the holder wishes to modify the distinctive sign, for example because the company changes its logo, or extend the list of products and/or services, they must apply for a new registration.
There is no need to give up the previous registered mark, bearing in mind that this remains valid at least until its renewal date, unless the applicant expressly chooses to give it up.
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