Clifford Chance
Amendments to Act 17/2001, of 7 December, on Trademarks
24 January 2019
The most relevant changes consist of the following:
• Entitlement to apply for a trademark
• Removal of the graphic representation requirement
• Competence of the SPTO to hear revocation and invalidity actions
• Elimination of the concept of 'well-known' trademark
• Proof of use in opposition proceedings
