Common Gateway for Applications
An easy and efficient way to access the European Trade Mark and Design Network.
Common User Satisfaction Survey
Harmonised survey system for IP Offices
TMclass
Trade mark classification tool
CP2. Convergence of Class Headings
Reach a common interpretation on the Nice Class Headings (project closed)
Implemented in 2014
DesignView
Registered designs search tool
Forecasting
Generating trade mark and design filing forecasts for IP Offices
IP Enforcement Portal
The single EU platform to deal with IPR enforcement matters
Implemented in 2015
Similarity
IP Office assessments of similarity of G&S
CP3. Absolute Grounds - Figurative Marks
Harmonize the different interpretations
CP1. Harmonisation on Trade Marks Classification Practice of G&S
Creating a common classification database and practice (project closed)
CP5. Relative Grounds – Likelihood of Confusion (Impact of non-distinctive/weak components)
The objective of this project is to harmonize the different interpretations on how to deal with non-distinctive/weak components of trade marks in the context of the examination of relative grounds for refusal (likelihood of confusion) (project closed)