1 day
6 – 8 months from filing to receive OA
examination as to formalities and prior similar trade marks
Conditional Acceptance but agree to condition such as disclaimer, association, filing of a power of attorney if outstanding.
Objection refusal due to existence of prior identical trade mark Or confusingly similar trade mark.
Unconditional acceptance.
4 – 6 months
Advertised for 3 months
Opposition received within 3 months, litigation