Question: Is it possible to obtain a trademark registration in the Netherlands only?
Answer: No, this is not possible. Trademark protection in the Netherlands can only be obtained through a Benelux system, according to which there is unitary legislation that is applicable to the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.

Question: Is it possible to file an opposition against a Benelux trademark application?
Answer: Yes, filing an opposition against a Benelux trademark application is possible, and should be done within a period of two months from the publication of the application.

Question: Is it possible to file an opposition against a Community trademark application?
Answer: Yes, filing an opposition against a Community trademark application is possible, and should be done within a period of three months from the publication of the application.

Question: How many countries are covered by a Community trademark?
Answer: As a Community trademark offers protection in all countries of the European Union, the answer to this question depends on the number of member states of this Union. In this respect, more information can be found on the website of the European Union: http://europa.eu/abc/european_countries/index_en.htm