After being listed in the WTR1000, Abcor has also been included in the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP annually conducts research among IP-firms and their clients in 70 countries. Based on these results, a firm can be included in the IP STARS ranking.
Every year the many rankings of trademark agencies reappear. The vast number different rankings can be rather overwhelming. However, there are a couple of rankings which are particularly important to our office, namely the ones based on the appreciation of our clients and colleagues globally.
When the mark FLOWERCAT is filed in the European Union for hand tools, toys and more, the company Caterpillar objects.
Normally, a great deal of importance is given to the first part of a trademark. However, not in this case.
Christmas is the time of the year when we celebrate appreciation and love we have for each other. It is the beautiful spirit of Christmas that makes the holidays so unique and therefore, this spirit should not be claimed by anyone. At the same time, Christmas is the time of year that companies monetize extensively. Associating themself with Christmas through marketing, launching new products in the holiday season, but also blocking and prohibiting each other from doing similar things. Legally this is not prohibited, but as a company you have to ask yourself, where do you draw the line?
In 2018, Toneelgroep Amsterdam merged into Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA). When the theatre group De Warme Winkel decides to change its name to Toneelgroep Amsterdam, ITA does not approve.
It remains an evil that we cannot rid: misleading and phantom invoices. When someone applies for a trademark to be registered, the applicant often receives a letter or invoice from a rogue company sooner than one from the authorities. By using highly similar logos, people may think they are dealing with official authorities. Consequence: payments of up to €2,300 are made for publication on a totally meaningless website. A good example of this are the invoices from EUOIP (Not to be confused with the EUIPO).
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Among others in this issue:
• EUIPO vs Mora TV: weigering geluidsmerk
• Jägermeister vs Alte Heiler: stop Russische copycat
• Stichting Nederlandse Top 40: gericht op Benelux?
• Tijdschrift HART vs Hermitage: soortgelijkheid
• Monique Granneman: nieuwe partner Abcor
