1. First-to-File Rule; and used trademark can be protected only in the case of well-known or    prominent trademark;
2. Automatic examination;
3. Opposition before registration (for 30 days after the Publication date);
4. Registration (10 years from the registration date); every 10 years can be renewed from one    year prior   to the expiration date; grace period of 6 months after that with penalty;
5. Madrid Protocol; applicable.