Zoeloe van der Linden (left) and Louis Keijzer (right) have recently joined team Abcor. Zoeloe has previously worked at Novagraaf for 6 years, ever since graduating from law school. Within Abcor, Zoeloe will focus as a Benelux and European Certified Trademark Attorney on large SMEs and international customers.
Louis started his journey at Abcor as a paralegal, straight out of law school. He wrote his final thesis based on a research into the IP protection of graphical user interfaces.
Often companies claim trademark protection abroad through the International Registration (the so called Madrid Treaty & protocol). There is a similar route for design protection, through the International design registration (The Hague Convention). There is a big difference between designs and trademarks however, a claim for protection can only be successfully made if a model is new (ie not after a few years). Recently China acceded to this treaty.
Domain name disputes can often be resolved through a simple administrative (UDRP) procedure. These cases often involve a domain in which the trademark of another party is part. Some companies trust that having their brandname as a domain provides sufficient protection. They often neglect to apply for trademark protection timely. This can have serious consequences.
Many companies register their trading name as a trademark. Reason: a trademark provides much broader protection than trading name law. Especially if services are offered locally, the scope of protection is too limited to inhibit fellow companies in other regions.
Well-known trademarks enjoy broader protection. Their trademark not only provides protection against similar products, but also against completely different types of goods. It is important that the consumer makes a link to the well-known brand. Well-known brands therefore not only register the word mark, but also other (loose) distinguishing elements.
Everyone who has ever used Parodontax toothpaste knows that it has no equal. This toothpaste has a unique salty taste, does not foam and once you are used to it, you will never want anything else again. When Parodontax launches a renewed product, it doesn’t only explode on social media, also a complaint is lodged with the Advertising Code Committee (RCC).
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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
