Every year many rankings of trademark agencies are published. These are important of course for us as an office and for companies seeking representative. The WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2021) is regarded worldwide as the most important overview of trademark offices and companies in the field of trademark law. We are therefore proud and honored to be included in this year’s list of leading representatives in the Benelux. And with praise from our customers!
Many companies seem to think that listing the company’s name in the commercial register at the Chamber of Commerce or having the internet domain provides sufficient protection against third parties from acting under a similar name. Unfortunately quite often that is not the case. A trademark registration on the other hand gives a better chance of claiming the company’s name exclusively.
The Spanish company Casa Vigar designs all sorts of household products, including dish brushes. This brush was protected with a Community Design Registration (requirements: novelty and individual character). Characteristic features are the long bristles as a hairstyle, the long neck and the distinct feminine shape: a bust and waist. When Edco starts offering a similar brush, Casa Vigar demands a ban.
Advertisers are keen on using influencers to promote their products on social media. Some vloggers’ reach is immense and they are ideal for pushing a product into the attention of the target group. Does this now also have trademark law consequences?
Many businesses sell products online through platforms such as Amazon and Bol.com. If a potential customer is looking for the product online, it is preferable that ends up with the right seller. But what if another company also sells these products under (almost) the same name?
Fraudulent invoices are an ineradicable pest in our business, it is getting worse and worse. Recently invoices were sent using the logos of the official trademark authorities like BOIP, EUIPO and WIPO. These invoices featured charges for local advertisement in remote places but also for a renewals at registers of existing trademarks but for ridiculously high prices. The parties involved are no petty thieves or small criminals.
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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
