Although the Trade Marks Act treats Estonians and foreigners in the same way, a person with no residence, seat or commercial or industrial enterprise operating in Estonia shall authorise a patent attorney as the person's representative to perform procedures related to trademarks in the Patent Office and in the Board of Appeal, except the filing of an application. In all other cases the person has the right to represent himself before the Patent Office and also before court, although the use of an attorney is recommended due to the regulation of the civil procedure and specifics of trademark law that the person may not be aware of. Before the Supreme Court of Estonia representation by an attorney-at-law is obligatory.
