Bosnian IPO to Implement CP9 Document on 3D Trade Marks
The Institute for Intellectual Property of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) have recently jointly developed a Practice Document on the distinctiveness of three-dimensional trade marks consisting of verbal and/or figurative elements but no distinctive shape.
The Practice Document (CP9), developed by EUIPO and the European Union Intellectual Property Network (EUIPN), defines clear criteria for assessing three-dimensional trademarks and stems from extensive collaboration between national offices and EUIPN institutions, aiming to harmonize global IP practices and assist EU membership candidates in aligning their regulations through EUIPN and the “Team Europe” initiative, both involved in strengthening IP rights.
The Practice Document, which summarizes key messages and principles, is available in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, and English.
Other related documents published by the Institute are:
- CP3 – Distinctiveness of figurative trade marks containing descriptive or non-distinctive words
- CP4 – Protection scope for black-and-white trademarks
- CP5 – Likelihood of confusion (impact of non-distinctive/weak elements)
- CP8 – Use of trade marks when their form differs from the registered one
The exact timeline for the implementation of the Practice Document is yet to be determined.
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