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Part B Guidelines
Part B - Examination
Detailed examination procedures and assessment criteria for trademark applications
Section 1 - Proceedings
General examination procedures and administrative processing of trademark applications.
Section 2 - Formalities
Formal requirements that must be met for trademark applications and registrations.
Section 3 - Classification
Nice Classification system application and goods/services categorization rules.
Section 4 - Absolute grounds for refusal
Comprehensive analysis of absolute grounds that can lead to trademark refusal.