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Defences and scope of nullity and lapse

Benelux Convention on Intellectual Property (BCIP) (Benelux-verdrag inzake de intellectuele eigendom) · Articles: 5

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Defences and scope of nullity and lapse

2.30nonies Article 2.30nonies

The nullity or the lapse concerns the sign that constitutes the trademark, in its entirety.

2.30octies Article 2.30octies

Where the seniority of a trademark registered pursuant to this treaty, which the proprietor has surrendered or allowed to lapse, is claimed for a…

2.30quinquies Article 2.30quinquies

Where, in proceedings for a declaration of invalidity based on a registered trademark with an earlier filing or priority date, the proprietor of the…

2.30septies Article 2.30septies

The proprietor of an earlier trademark as referred to in Article 2.2ter, paragraph 2 or paragraph 3, sub a, who has knowingly acquiesced in the use…

2.30sexies Article 2.30sexies

A claim for a declaration of invalidity based on an earlier trademark must be rejected on the date of the claim for a declaration of invalidity if it…