Summary of facts: G.Ltd. (Bulgarian trademark for mattress frames), represented by IP Consulting team, is a proprietor of a registered industrial design N4251, applied on 10.04.2001 and registered on 08.11.2001. The Registration includes three designs of “mattress frames”, as the first two are represented with one color photographic image and the third one with –…
Opposition against a trademark in Bulgaria – FAQ
Since 2011 the trademark registration system in Bulgaria has changed through the implementation of the procedure for opposition. The amendments to the Law on Marks and Geographical Indications came into force from 10.03.2011. The Ordinance for the implementation of the law regarding the procedure for opposition was adopted two months later on 30.05.2011. The present…
Administrative Court – Sofia City confirmed the decision of the Patent Office for the deletion of trademark BENDIDA ®
Proceedings for cancellation of trademark BENDIDA ® before the Patent Office were initiated by a client of IP Consulting. In its Decision the Patent Office granted the application and ordered cancellation of the mark. The trade mark owner did not present any evidence of the use, but appealed the decision before the Administrative Court – Sofia…
