Trademarks Law in Slovenia
Here’s an overview of trademark law in Slovenia:
🇸🇮 Trademark Law in Slovenia
🔹 Governing Law
Trademark protection in Slovenia is governed by the Slovenian Industrial Property Act (Zakon o industrijski lastnini - ZIL-1).
Slovenia is a member of the European Union (EU), so trademark protection is available through:
National Slovenian trademark registrations
European Union Trademarks (EUTMs) via the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Slovenia is also a party to key international treaties:
Paris Convention
Madrid Protocol
TRIPS Agreement
🔹 Trademark Registration Options
National Trademark Registration
Filed with the Industrial Property Office of the Republic of Slovenia (IPO Slovenia).
Covers Slovenia only.
European Union Trademark (EUTM)
Registered at the EUIPO.
Covers all EU member states including Slovenia.
International Registrations (Madrid Protocol)
Can designate Slovenia when filing through the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
🔹 What Can Be Registered?
Any distinctive sign capable of distinguishing goods or services, including:
Words, names, logos, letters, numerals
Shapes, colors, sounds, holograms (if graphically representable)
Collective and certification marks
🔹 Registration Process
Application: File with IPO Slovenia for national trademarks or EUIPO for EUTMs.
Examination: Formal and substantive examination for compliance and conflicts.
Publication: Application published for opposition (3 months).
Registration: If no opposition or opposition is resolved, the trademark is registered.
🔹 Duration and Renewal
Trademark registrations last for 10 years from the filing date.
Can be renewed indefinitely for additional 10-year periods.
🔹 Use Requirement and Cancellation
Non-use of the trademark for 5 consecutive years may lead to cancellation.
Cancellation can be requested by third parties.
🔹 Rights Granted
Exclusive rights to use the trademark for the registered goods/services.
Right to prevent unauthorized use, imitation, or counterfeiting.
Rights to license, assign, or transfer the trademark.
🔹 Enforcement
Enforcement through Slovenian courts or EU courts (for EUTMs).
Remedies include injunctions, damages, destruction of infringing goods.
Customs authorities can act to prevent counterfeit imports.
🔹 International Treaties
| Treaty | Status |
|---|---|
| Paris Convention | Member |
| Madrid Protocol | Member |
| TRIPS (WTO) | Member |
Summary Table
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Slovenian Industrial Property Act (ZIL-1) |
| Authority | Industrial Property Office of Slovenia (IPO Slovenia) |
| Duration | 10 years, renewable |
| Registration | Required |
| Use requirement | 5 years non-use = cancellation possible |
| Enforcement | Slovenian courts, EU courts (for EUTM) |
| International treaties | Paris, Madrid, TRIPS |
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