User`s Manual
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1. In Multiple Countries Search By Chapter Full Text Search Restrict To The list is not strictly in alphabetical order but is divided into two parts 1 The first half lists those countries or trading organizations with their own jurisdictions 2 The second half lists those countries or territories without their own trademark registers and which depend on other jurisdictions E g If you wished to select the Faroe Islands you would not see that country listed in the first half of the list Scroll down to the second half where you will see Faroe Islands see Denmark 2007 01 4 14 British virgin Islanda Brunei Darussalam Cambodia Kampuchea Canada Cape Verde Islands Value List Country 277 entries Microsoft Internet Ex sle i E Cancel In the module Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries In addition to the aforementioned this module also contains the Group of Countries Notes j Yalue List Country 301 entries Microsoft Internet Explore African Regional IP Org ARIPO ANDEAN PACT ASIA CARIBBEAM EUROPE MADRID AGREEMENT COUNTRIES MADRID PROTOCOL COUNTRIES MIDDLE EAST NORTH amp CENTRAL AMERICA PACIFIC amp OCEANIA SOUTH AMERICA Ea Supplier Cancel gt When you wish to see the result of your query if the country is not a 2007 01 jurisdiction a pop up message will inform you accordingly If you confirm your wish to select that country then the ent2. 9 14 E Mark SoD cc ss SPECIFIED CRITERIA RESULTS 16 Of 16 Selected 0 Chapter Summary Does the law provide for opposition proceedings Can the owner of a mark previously filed registered file an opposition Can the owner of a non registered well known mark file an opposition 4 Can an opposition be filed based on other reasons such as absolute grounds On filing an opposition must all arguments be submitted 3 Full View This view includes all the above plus the Country Comment if it exists Specified Criteria e The criteria you selected when compiling your query are displayed again here e The long version of the question if there is one is also displayed here In the original Query window only the abridged version is displayed Results The following fields are displayed e Country Name A country name in blue indicates there is a Country Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Full View or simply by clicking on the country name e Country Comment Shown if available e Short Answer A short answer in blue indicates that there is a Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Short View Full View or simply by clicking on the answer e Comment If a comment accompanies the short answer this is displayed e The name of the Supplier Address can be displayed by clicking the name The following is a Full View of Question 10 of the chapter on Dur
3. Te Search and Consult Worldwide Trademark Law amp Practice User s Manual 2007 01 1 14 Index A Accessing E Mark B Making Queries 1 Compiling a Query 2 Specifying your criteria C Navigating the Views List View Short View Full View Comment Country Comment Print SS D Administrative Tools 1 Saving Favorites 2 Account Usage E Summary 2007 01 2 14 Procedure for Using E Mark Online A Accessing E Mark 1 Point your web browser to www edital com 2 On the Edital home page select the E Mark icon 3 In the Login screen that appears please type your login and password B Making Queries 1 Compiling a Query EMA Reese seuecrvwiat vouwant Too PLEASE SELECT WHAT YOU WANT To DO INFORMATION BROUGH eae Seer yy Purest FATRA Anstalt 4 4 4 BALTIC SERVICE COMPANY mT A pmm a m Ly e A a Ru WL Le 7 m CORP ES Logout I Account Usa ge Ea what s New In the drop down list specify one of the following options modules e Search By One Question In One Country This limits the user to one specific question in only one country e Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries Interesting for comparing countries within a group As an example you could compare the use requirement for all countries of the European continent with a single listing e Search By Chapter This is the best way to get an overview of a particular subject This is also a good s
4. ation amp Renewal for India 2007 01 10 14 E Mark C SPECIFIED CRITERIA RESULTS 1 Of 22 Selected 10 If a renewal has been missed can the trademark right still be reinstated or restored 4 Comment E Mark is designed to answer all your trademark law questions using a series of Questions amp Answers In many cases the answer will be a simple Yes or No Comments if there are any are displayed in the Short View and the Full View In List View you will be advised that there is a Comment when the answer appears in blue You can view this comment simply by clicking on the short answer 2007 01 11 14 Chapter 16 Assignments Supplier Zacco Norway AS iu Select All Ey Unselect All l Short Question Answer jf 0 Chapter Summary To be answered later 1 Must an assignment be recorded to enforce a trademark Je Mo application registration W 2 Must an assignment be recorded before renewing a mark Mo 3 Must an assignment be recorded to prevent citation against one s ne rj eee Yes annhoatioan r n Mot yet available r MARE Mo e Mo See E Mark u l l a Comment It is not required by law but itis advisable to have the Iw assignment recorded before the renewal Yes W pi No r Yes Ta Mr 5 Country Comment These comments offer a general explanation of the trademark system in a specific jurisdiction or any changes to the system Country Comments if there are any are displayed in t
5. election for making printouts while doing research We suggest printing in short view o Full Text Search This is a search engine looking for keywords within the text of our suppliers E Mark comment e Manage My Country Groups This allows you to create your own groups of countries for creating lists on E Mark These modifications will be reflected for all users with the same User Name amp Password You may then use this group while searching 2007 01 3 14 under Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries or as a restricting field in Full Text Search Once you specify what you want to do you are by default in Query mode the point at which you can specify the criteria on which you wish to base your search 2 Specifying your criteria a Country Select a country by clicking on the select icon lt a By Country we mean e acountry or territory that has its own trademark system e g Argentina e a trading block that has its own trademark jurisdiction e g AIPO ARIPO e a country or territory without its own trademark jurisdiction and thus dependent on another type of jurisdiction e g Ivory Coast dependent on AIPO jurisdiction in trademark matters e A Group of Countries AFRICA AMERICA ASIA EUROPE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES MADRID AGREEMENT COUNTRIES MADRID PROTOCOL COUNTRIES PACIFIC amp OCEANIA In the modules Search By One Question In One Country Search By Two Questions
6. gium 32 2 716 32 32 sup port Europe edital com 800 456 7248 or US Pacific 888 296 6510 gsupport edital com 2007 01 14 14
7. he Full View only In List View and in Short View you will be advised that there is a Country Comment when the country name appears in blue You can view this comment simply by clicking on the country name 6 Print You must first compile your query and select a view before you can print out your results Once you have selected a view the Print tab will be visible oi Logout a Account Usa ge gt Print ale 1 Click Print a window will appear asking if your Print should be in List View Short View or Full View 2 Select a View and a Print Preview will be displayed Proceed with the usual steps for printing from your computer oS 2007 01 12 14 y E Mark Print Preview Options Micr Joj x Preview Cancel SPECIFIED CRITERIA Country Thailand Chapter 27 Marking RESULTS 4 Of 5 Selected Supplier DOMNERN SOMGIAT amp BOONMA Ltd 1 Is marking compulsory in all or some cases Long Question Is marking compulsory in all or some cases In principle when the answer is Yes the E Mark Comment will specify the penalty for non compliance and if marking is compulsory in some cases only give an explanation of such cases Short 4nswer Mo 2 Is marking advisable Lang Question Is marking advisable In principle when the answer is Yes the advantages will be explained in the E Mark Comment Short 4nswer Yes Comment In case of words devices which are on the borderline descriptive mark
8. ing TM or TRADEMARK enhances the trademark character D Administration Tools 1 Saving Favorites Favorites is where you may save a Set up of criteria for use in the future It is ideal when you perform the same search on more than one occasion with only a couple of variables In E Mark different favorite searches can be saved on each searching module To Add a Search 1 Select your country or group of countries 2 Select your chapter and question if applicable 3 Click the selection Add next to the favorite box 2007 01 13 14 4 Give your search a name 5 Click on submit Bol hg Search By Two questions In Multiple Countries Favorites Select Your favorite que a Odd Remove Select your favorite query SPECIFY CRITERIA THEN GLICK ON ONE OF THE a O Searching Exam and Opposition Risky Prins Restrict To Optional To Remove a Search 1 Click the selection Remove next to the favorite box 2 Select the favorite you wish to remove 3 Click on submit 2 Account Usage It is possible to review your use of E Mark by clicking on Account Usage When you do this a pop up window appears Click on the drop down box and select the date to see all searches performed on that day E Summary E Mark offers many creative ways of finding information For assistance with an individual search contact our help desk Questel Edital International 8000 783 7835 or Europe Bel
9. of the word in the First Word field You must enter at least 3 characters e Optional Enter the second word or the first few letters of the word in the Second Word field Again you must enter at least 3 characters e Optional If you wish your first and or second words to be highlighted in the result check Highlight Words in Text e Click the List View tab for the result Under Results you will see all the chapters short questions and long questions in which the words appear e To select any one click the Select hyperlink attached to that particular chapter question e Click the Query tab to return to query mode d Restricted Short Answer depends on the module Select a restricted answer by clicking on the select icon This option is available in the following 3 modules e Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries e Search By Chapter e Full Text Search It is advisable to use this option with Country Groups rather than with individual countries The option enables you to restrict the result of the search only to those countries in which the Short Answer is one of the options in the drop down list The list of options will change depending on the Country Chapter and Question which have been selected Using this option you can view only the countries that have the same answer to a given question For example to know which countries in a group permit the registration of designs in colour 1 In the C
10. onsulted by clicking the link to the Short View Full View or simply by clicking on the answer e The name of the Supplier Office details can be displayed simply by clicking the name The following is a List View regarding Use Requirements done in Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries using the European Union country group 2007 01 8 14 SUE Lg I search By Two questions I Maine Countries SPECIFIED CRITERIA 2 Short View This view provides greater detail of the search result Specified Criteria e The criteria you selected when compiling your query are displayed again here e The long version of the question if there is one is also displayed here In the original Query window only the abridged version is displayed Results The following fields are displayed e Country Name A country name in blue indicates there is a Country Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Full View or simply by clicking on the country name e Short Answer A short answer in blue indicates that there is a Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Short View Full View or simply by clicking on the answer e Comment If a comment accompanies the short answer this is displayed e The name of the Supplier Address can be displayed by clicking the name The following is a Short View regarding Opposition Observation done in Search By Chapter using Brazil 2007 01
11. ountry field select the group AFRICA AMERICA ASIA EUROPE EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES MADRID AGREEMENT COUNTRIES MADRID PROTOCOL COUNTRIES PACIFIC amp OCEANIA or ALL 2 Select the chapter 1 The mark Registrable signs 3 Select the question 7 Is a design in color registrable 2007 01 7 14 4 In the Restrict To box select Yes to restrict the response to those countries where the answer is Yes Result you will obtain a listing of all the countries in the group for which a design in colour is answered Yes Note Some Countries might have a listed answer See comment This could indicate that the answer is included within the text of the comment It is always advisable to compare the countries with comments against the results of your search to ensure accuracy C Navigating the Views 1 List View After compiling your query you can click the List View tab at the top for the result Specified Criteria e The criteria you selected when compiling your query are displayed again here e The long version of the question if there is one is also displayed here In the original Query window only the abridged version is displayed Results e Country Name A country name in blue indicates there is a Country Comment that can be consulted by clicking the link to the Full View or simply by clicking on the country name e Short Answer A short answer in blue indicates that there is a Comment that can be c
12. r 4 The Application Priority 5 The Application Prints of the Mark G T g The Application Form Additional Special Intormation Needed The Application Other Documents Needed and Other Requirements Examination by the Office on ts Owen Initiative J Opposition Observation 10 Appeals Against Decisions of the Office 11 Registration and Publication 12 Use After Registration 13 Special Administrative Actions After Registration 14 Duration and Renewal 15 Documents Required for Filing a Renewal Cancel c Question depends on the module Select a question by clicking on the select icon D There is a question hyperlink in three of the four modules e Search By One Question In One Country e Search By Two Questions In Multiple Countries e Full Text Search Purpose of the Question h erlink uestion 2007 01 6 14 If you are unsure of where the question you wish to ask is located you can perform a key word search using one or two words the First Word and the Second Word on the entire database of Short Questions Long Questions and Chapters This search will help you quickly identify the question you want answered Using the Question hyperlink e Select one of the aforementioned modules e Select a country and a chapter if applicable e Click the blue Question link This will open the Find What search window e Enter the first word or the first few letters
13. ry in the Country box will change to the underlying jurisdiction For example If you select and confirm Tahiti as your country the jurisdiction selected will be France and the country name will automatically change to France MADRID AGREEMENT MADRID PROTOCOL and EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES are all included under Groups of Countries However Madrid 5 14 Agreement Madrid Protocol and European Union are also displayed in individual countries half of the window gt When the Group of Countries is selected the result will list the answers for all countries comprising the group e g when EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES is selected the answer for Austria Benelux Denmark etc will be displayed However when European Union is selected there will only be one answer corresponding to European Union legislation b Chapter Select a chapter by clicking on the select icon lt a Chapter is one of the fields in Query Specify Criteria It contains a list of the most typical trademark related topics e g the mark the applicant the application cancellation For the best listing of all questions and answers related to a particular jurisdiction and subject use Search By Chapter Yalue List Chapter 32 entries Microsoft Internet Explorer pr 0 x os aaan a Chapter Name Sq The Mark Registrable Signs O Os 2 The Goods and Services and The Classification 000000 d 3 The Applicant The Owne
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