Ursula Höfermayer, Austrian Patent Office serv.ipImre Gonda, Hungarian Patent Office

INTA, 18-21 May 2008, Berlin

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When are trade marks important for enterprises?

Enter a foreign market Set up a foreign base Sell your products and services Stand out from the crowd of competitors

Create a significant sign

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If you want to make sure that…

you are not going to infringe earlier trade mark rights the unauthorised use of your established TM is revealed

early enough your TM is either outstanding or one amongst many

Then you need a similarity search report

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Antecedent for a new TM search service

complex TM systems in Europe (national, international, CTM)

large number of earlier TMs „threat” of TM infringement / opposition /

cancelation

Existing demand for information about earlier TM rights that might be in

conflict

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Difficulties when acquiring TM info for a region

territorial divided rights incomplete databasescircuitous ways collecting TM infodifferent legal interpretationhigh costs, variety of languageslack of unified source containing all

existing TM rights

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The solution:

Objectives

Supply meets demand Bring in some added value through

– One stop shop – Better quality– Standardized information– Quick delivery– One language

Central European Trade Mark Observation Service

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Product Description

Each NPO searches for confusingly similar trademarks, valid or pending in its country

CTMs are covered as well Search for word marks and

image marks results of all similarity

searches of all participating NPOs in an integrated layout

delivery time: 4-6 weeks format : pdf language: EN

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The order process

E-order via www.cetmos.euEasily accessible and easy to use formMinimal data required (name, address,

sign to be searched, Nice classes)Wide range of options (type of signs and

use of Nice classes)Confirmation by e-mailPayment upon receipt of invoice

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Advantages for the customer

An attractive region 9 countriesUp-to-date databasesNational language and trade mark culture Expertise and experienceNecessary data well structured Decision support on filing

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The search report

Thank you for your kind attention!