15-May-2017
After the approval of the European Parliament and Council Directive 2015/2436, Spain is getting ready to prepare the necessary amendments to its current law in order to harmonize the system with every country on the EU.
One of the most noticeable novelties is that trademarks will no longer need to be represented in graphic form, opening the door to unconventional trademarks such as smells and sounds.
Also, the request for proof of use of the base mark by opponents is introduced.
Lastly, the Spanish distinction between well-known and notorious trademark disappears, only the former remaining.
Lastly, the Spanish distinction between well-known and notorious trademark disappears, only the former remaining.
The amendments will enter into force in 14 January 2019.
Full text of the bill, in Spanish, here.