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REGULATION (EU) 2017/1001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 14 June 2017 on the European Union trade mark (codification) (Text with EEA relevance)

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Preamble REGULATION (EU) 2017/1001 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
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CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1 EU trade mark
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2.
Article 2 Office
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2.
Article 3 Capacity to act
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CHAPTER II THE LAW RELATING TO TRADE MARKS
SECTION 1 Definition of an EU trade mark and obtaining an EU trade mark
Article 4 Signs of which an EU trade mark may consist
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
Article 5 Persons who can be proprietors of EU trade marks
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Article 6 Means whereby an EU trade mark is obtained
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Article 7 Absolute grounds for refusal
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
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3.
Article 8 Relative grounds for refusal
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(a)
(b)
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(a)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(b)
(c)
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(a)
(b)
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(i)
(ii)
SECTION 2 Effects of an EU trade mark
Article 9 Rights conferred by an EU trade mark
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2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
4.
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Article 10 Right to prohibit preparatory acts in relation to the use of packaging or other means
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(a)
(b)
Article 11 Date from which rights against third parties prevail
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2.
3.
Article 12 Reproduction of an EU trade mark in a dictionary
Subparagraph
Article 13 Prohibition of the use of an EU trade mark registered in the name of an agent or representative
Subparagraph
Article 14 Limitation of the effects of an EU trade mark
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(a)
(b)
(c)
2.
Article 15 Exhaustion of the rights conferred by an EU trade mark
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2.
Article 16 Intervening right of the proprietor of a later registered trade mark as a defence in infringement proceedings
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2.
3.
Article 17 Complementary application of national law relating to infringement
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2.
3.
SECTION 3 Use of an EU trade mark
Article 18 Use of an EU trade mark
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Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
2.
SECTION 4 EU trade marks as objects of property
Article 19 Dealing with EU trade marks as national trade marks
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(a)
(b)
2.
3.
Article 20 Transfer
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(a)
(b)
(c)
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Article 21 Transfer of a trade mark registered in the name of an agent
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(a)
(b)
Article 22 Rights in rem
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2.
3.
Article 23 Levy of execution
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2.
3.
4.
Article 24 Insolvency proceedings
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Subparagraph
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3.
Article 25 Licensing
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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Article 26 Procedure for entering licences and other rights in the Register
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(a)
(b)
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Subparagraph
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5.
Article 27 Effects vis-à-vis third parties
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2.
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4.
Article 28 The application for an EU trade mark as an object of property
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Article 29 Procedure for cancelling or modifying the entry in the Register of licences and other rights
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2.
3.
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6.
CHAPTER III APPLICATION FOR EU TRADE MARKS
SECTION 1 Filing of applications and the conditions which govern them
Article 30 Filing of applications
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2.
Article 31 Conditions with which applications must comply
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
3.
4.
Article 32 Date of filing
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Article 33 Designation and classification of goods and services
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(a)
(b)
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(a)
(b)
SECTION 2 Priority
Article 34 Right of priority
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7.
Article 35 Claiming priority
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2.
3.
Article 36 Effect of priority right
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Article 37 Equivalence of Union filing with national filing
Subparagraph
SECTION 3 Exhibition priority
Article 38 Exhibition priority
1.
2.
3.
4.
SECTION 4 Seniority of a national trade mark
Article 39 Claiming seniority of a national trade mark in an application for an EU trade mark or subsequent to the filing of the application
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2.
3.
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7.
Article 40 Claiming seniority of a national trade mark after registration of an EU trade mark
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2.
3.
4.
CHAPTER IV REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
SECTION 1 Examination of applications
Article 41 Examination of the conditions of filing
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(a)
(b)
(c)
2.
3.
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6.
7.
8.
Article 42 Examination as to absolute grounds for refusal
1.
2.
SECTION 2 Search
Article 43 Search report
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SECTION 3 Publication of the application
Article 44 Publication of the application
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2.
3.
Subparagraph
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5.
SECTION 4 Observations by third parties and opposition
Article 45 Observations by third parties
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Subparagraph
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3.
4.
Article 46 Opposition
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.
3.
4.
Article 47 Examination of opposition
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 48 Delegation of powers
Subparagraph
SECTION 5 Withdrawal, restriction, amendment and division of the application
Article 49 Withdrawal, restriction and amendment of the application
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2.
3.
Article 50 Division of the application
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2.
(a)
(b)
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(a)
(b)
(c)
Subparagraph
SECTION 6 Registration
Article 51 Registration
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2.
3.
CHAPTER V DURATION, RENEWAL, ALTERATION AND DIVISION OF EU TRADE MARKS
Article 52 Duration of registration
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Article 53 Renewal
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4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Subparagraph
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Article 54 Alteration
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2.
3.
Subparagraph
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5.
Article 55 Change of the name or address
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Subparagraph
2.
3.
4.
5.
Article 56 Division of the registration
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2.
(a)
(b)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
CHAPTER VI SURRENDER, REVOCATION AND INVALIDITY
SECTION 1 Surrender
Article 57 Surrender
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2.
3.
4.
5.
SECTION 2 Grounds for revocation
Article 58 Grounds for revocation
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
2.
SECTION 3 Grounds for invalidity
Article 59 Absolute grounds for invalidity
1.
(a)
(b)
2.
3.
Article 60 Relative grounds for invalidity
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(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Subparagraph
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3.
4.
5.
Article 61 Limitation in consequence of acquiescence
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2.
3.
SECTION 4 Consequences of revocation and invalidity
Article 62 Consequences of revocation and invalidity
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2.
3.
(a)
(b)
SECTION 5 Proceedings in the office in relation to revocation or invalidity
Article 63 Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity
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(a)
(b)
(c)
2.
3.
Article 64 Examination of the application
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 65 Delegation of powers
Subparagraph
CHAPTER VII APPEALS
Article 66 Decisions subject to appeal
1.
2.
Article 67 Persons entitled to appeal and to be parties to appeal proceedings
Subparagraph
Article 68 Time limit and form of appeal
1.
2.
Article 69 Revision of decisions in ex parte cases
1.
2.
Article 70 Examination of appeals
1.
2.
Article 71 Decisions in respect of appeals
1.
2.
3.
Article 72 Actions before the Court of Justice
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 73 Delegation of powers
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
CHAPTER VIII SPECIFIC PROVISIONS ON EUROPEAN UNION COLLECTIVE MARKS AND CERTIFICATION MARKS
SECTION 1 EU collective marks
Article 74 EU collective marks
1.
2.
3.
Article 75 Regulations governing use of an EU collective mark
1.
2.
3.
Article 76 Refusal of the application
1.
2.
3.
Article 77 Observations by third parties
Subparagraph
Article 78 Use of marks
Subparagraph
Article 79 Amendment of the regulations governing use of the EU collective mark
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 80 Persons who are entitled to bring an action for infringement
1.
2.
Article 81 Grounds for revocation
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
Article 82 Grounds for invalidity
Subparagraph
SECTION 2 EU certification marks
Article 83 EU certification marks
1.
2.
3.
Article 84 Regulations governing use of an EU certification mark
1.
2.
3.
Article 85 Refusal of the application
1.
2.
3.
Article 86 Observations by third parties
Subparagraph
Article 87 Use of the EU certification mark
Subparagraph
Article 88 Amendment of the regulations governing use of the EU certification mark
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 89 Transfer
Subparagraph
Article 90 Persons who are entitled to bring an action for infringement
1.
2.
Article 91 Grounds for revocation
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Article 92 Grounds for invalidity
Subparagraph
Article 93 Conversion
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CHAPTER IX PROCEDURE
SECTION 1 General provisions
Article 94 Decisions and communications of the Office
1.
2.
3.
Article 95 Examination of the facts by the Office of its own motion
1.
2.
Article 96 Oral proceedings
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 97 Taking of evidence
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 98 Notification
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Article 99 Notification of loss of rights
Subparagraph
Article 100 Communications to the Office
1.
2.
Article 101 Time limits
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Article 102 Correction of errors and manifest oversights
1.
2.
3.
Article 103 Revocation of decisions
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 104 Restitutio in integrum
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Article 105 Continuation of proceedings
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Article 106 Interruption of proceedings
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
2.
3.
Article 107 Reference to general principles
Subparagraph
Article 108 Termination of financial obligations
1.
2.
3.
SECTION 2 Costs
Article 109 Costs
1.
2.
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Article 110 Enforcement of decisions fixing the amount of costs
1.
2.
3.
4.
SECTION 3 Information which may be made available to the public and to the authorities of the Member States
Article 111 Register of EU trade marks
1.
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(v)
(w)
(x)
(y)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
(a)
(b)
(c)
9.
Article 112 Database
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2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3.
4.
5.
Article 113 Online access to decisions
1.
2.
Article 114 Inspection of files
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Article 115 Keeping of files
1.
2.
3.
Article 116 Periodical publications
1.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Subparagraph
Article 117 Administrative cooperation
1.
2.
3.
Article 118 Exchange of publications
1.
2.
SECTION 4 Representation
Article 119 General principles of representation
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 120 Professional representatives
1.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
5.
Article 121 Delegation of powers
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
CHAPTER X JURISDICTION AND PROCEDURE IN LEGAL ACTIONS RELATING TO EU TRADE MARKS
SECTION 1 Application of Union rules on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters
Article 122 Application of Union rules on jurisdiction and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters
1.
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
3.
SECTION 2 Disputes concerning the infringement and validity of EU trade marks
Article 123 EU trade mark courts
1.
2.
3.
Article 124 Jurisdiction over infringement and validity
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Article 125 International jurisdiction
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
5.
Article 126 Extent of jurisdiction
1.
(a)
(b)
2.
Article 127 Presumption of validity — Defence as to the merits
1.
2.
3.
Article 128 Counterclaims
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Article 129 Applicable law
1.
2.
3.
Article 130 Sanctions
1.
2.
Article 131 Provisional and protective measures
1.
2.
Article 132 Specific rules on related actions
1.
2.
3.
Article 133 Jurisdiction of EU trade mark courts of second instance — Further appeal
1.
2.
3.
SECTION 3 Other disputes concerning EU trade marks
Article 134 Supplementary provisions on the jurisdiction of national courts other than EU trade mark courts
1.
2.
Article 135 Obligation of the national court
Subparagraph
CHAPTER XI EFFECTS ON THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES
SECTION 1 Civil actions on the basis of more than one trade mark
Article 136 Simultaneous and successive civil actions on the basis of EU trade marks and national trade marks
1.
(a)
(b)
2.
3.
4.
SECTION 2 Application of national laws for the purpose of prohibiting the use of EU trade marks
Article 137 Prohibition of use of EU trade marks
1.
2.
Article 138 Prior rights applicable to particular localities
1.
2.
3.
SECTION 3 Conversion into a national trade mark application
Article 139 Request for the application of national procedure
1.
(a)
(b)
2.
(a)
(b)
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Article 140 Submission, publication and transmission of the request for conversion
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
Article 141 Formal requirements for conversion
1.
2.
3.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
CHAPTER XII THE OFFICE
SECTION 1 General provisions
Article 142 Legal status
1.
2.
3.
Article 143 Staff
1.
2.
Article 144 Privileges and immunities
Subparagraph
Article 145 Liability
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Article 146 Languages
1.
2.
3.
Subparagraph
4.
5.
6.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
7.
Subparagraph
8.
9.
10.
11.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
Article 147 Publication and entries in the Register
1.
2.
3.
Article 148 Translation services
Subparagraph
Article 149 Transparency
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 150 Security rules on the protection of classified and sensitive non-classified information
Subparagraph
SECTION 2 Tasks of the office and cooperation to promote convergence
Article 151 Tasks of the Office
1.
(a)
(b)
(ba)
(c)
(d)
(e)
2.
3.
Article 152 Cooperation to promote convergence of practices and tools
1.
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
2.
Subparagraph
3.
Subparagraph
4.
5.
6.
SECTION 3 Management Board
Article 153 Functions of the Management Board
1.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
2.
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
Article 154 Composition of the Management Board
1.
2.
Article 155 Chairperson of the Management Board
1.
2.
Article 156 Meetings
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
SECTION 4 Executive Director
Article 157 Functions of the Executive Director
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
(j)
(k)
(l)
(m)
(n)
(o)
5.
Article 158 Appointment and removal of the Executive Director and extension of term of office
1.
2.
Subparagraph
3.
4.
5.
6.
SECTION 5 Implementation of procedures
Article 159 Competence
Subparagraph
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
Article 160 Examiners
Subparagraph
Article 161 Opposition Divisions
1.
2.
Subparagraph
Article 162 Department in charge of the Register
1.
2.
3.
Article 163 Cancellation Divisions
1.
(a)
(b)
2.
Article 164 General Competence
Subparagraph
Article 165 Boards of Appeal
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2.
3.
(a)
(b)
4.
5.
Article 166 Independence of the members of the Boards of Appeal
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Subparagraph
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Article 167 Presidium of the Boards of Appeal and Grand Board
1.
2.
Article 168 Delegation of powers
Subparagraph
Article 169 Exclusion and objection
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 170 Mediation centre
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
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(a)
(b)
(c)
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15.
SECTION 6 Budget and financial control
Article 171 Budget Committee
1.
2.
3.
Article 172 Budget
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
(c)
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Article 173 Preparation of the budget
1.
2.
3.
Article 174 Audit and control
1.
2.
3.
Article 175 Combating fraud
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Article 176 Auditing of accounts
1.
2.
Article 177 Financial provisions
Subparagraph
Article 178 Fees and charges and due date
1.
2.
Subparagraph
Article 179 Payment of fees and charges
1.
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
2.
(a)
(b)
(c)
3.
Article 180 Deemed date of payment
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 181 Insufficient payments and refund of insignificant amounts
1.
2.
3.
4.
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
CHAPTER XIII INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF MARKS
SECTION I General provisions
Article 182 Application of provisions
Subparagraph
SECTION 2 International registration on the basis of applications for an EU trade mark and of EU trade marks
Article 183 Filing of an international application
1.
2.
Article 184 Form and contents of the international application
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
6.
7.
8.
9.
Article 185 Recordal in the files and in the Register
1.
2.
Article 186 Notification of the invalidity of the basic application or registration
1.
2.
Article 187 Request for territorial extension subsequent to international registration
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 188 International fees
Subparagraph
SECTION 3 International registrations designating the Union
Article 189 Effects of international registrations designating the Union
1.
2.
3.
Article 190 Publication
1.
2.
Article 191 Seniority claimed in an international application
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 192 Seniority claimed before the Office
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 193 Designation of goods and services and examination as to absolute grounds for refusal
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Article 194 Collective and certification marks
1.
2.
3.
Article 195 Search
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 196 Opposition
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 197 Replacement of an EU trade mark by an international registration
Subparagraph
Article 198 Invalidation of the effects of an international registration
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 199 Legal effect of registration of transfers
Subparagraph
Article 200 Legal effect of registration of licences and other rights
Subparagraph
Article 201 Examination of requests for registration of transfers, licences or restrictions of a holder's right of disposal
Subparagraph
Article 202 Conversion of a designation of the Union through an international registration into a national trade mark application or into a designation of Member States
1.
(a)
(b)
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
(a)
(b)
Subparagraph
Article 203 Use of a mark subject of an international registration
Subparagraph
Article 204 Transformation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 205 Communication with the International Bureau
Subparagraph
Article 206 Use of languages
Subparagraph
CHAPTER XIV FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 207 Committee Procedure
1.
2.
Article 208 Exercise of the delegation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Article 209 Provisions relating to the enlargement of the Union
1.
2.
3.
4.
(a)
(b)
5.
Article 210 Evaluation and review
1.
2.
3.
4.
Article 211 Repeal
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
Article 212 Entry into force
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
Subparagraph
ANNEX I
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ANNEX II
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ANNEX III
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