What are the steps involved in the trademark application process in Estonia after filing?

The process for trademark applications in Estonia includes the following steps:

1. 
   Examination – The trademark office reviews the application for:
   
   
   
   • Bad faith
   
   
   • Conflicts with existing registrations
   
   
   • Deceptiveness
   
   
   • Proper classification
   
   
   • Formal requirements
   
   
   • Descriptiveness
   
   
   • Distinctiveness
   
   
   • Conflicts with existing business names
   
   
   • Conflicts with registered pharmaceutical products
   
   
   • Conflicts with rules against marks solely based on product shape
   
   
   
   


2. 
   Publication – Application details are published for public access both in print and online, including:
   
   
   
   • Applicant's name and address
   
   
   • Application number and date
   
   
   • Goods or services covered
   
   
   • Priority claim information
   
   
   • Trademark image
   
   
   • Colors used
   
   
   
   


3. 
   Registration – The trademark is registered after the opposition period ends, provided there are no objections or all objections have been resolved.