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Enlargement 2004

Following the completion of accession negotiations on 12-13 December 2002, the European Union welcomed ten new Member States on 1 May 2004.

Accession of new Member States affects the CTM (Community trade mark) and CD (Community design) systems.

• Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and Slovakia to the European Union
   
• Comprehensive Guide to the Accession Treaty (by Commission Services)
   
• Technical adaptations to the Community trade mark and Community designs regulations
   
• Technical adaptations to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 of 12 June 1996 on the registration of geographical indications and designations of origin under the procedure laid down in Article 17 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92
   
• Communication No 05/03 of the President of the Office of 16 October 2003 concerning the enlargement of the European Union in 2004
   
• Frequently Asked Questions on the legal implications of enlargement for the CTM system
  
  For general questions on enlargement matters please contact information@oami.europa.eu