What you Need to Know

On 1 May 2004 10 new countries joined the EU which means:

• All existing CTM registrations and pending applications (with a filing date prior to the extension) were automatically extended as of right with no need for the applicant or OHIM to intervene.
  
  
• Existing CTMs will be effective in the new Member States without any need for translation or further payment.
  
  
• Seniority claims may now be possible in respect of earlier national registrations in the 10 countries
  

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