Language continually develops. Due to the rise in social media symbols and numbers have gotten a new meaning. Abbreviations such as 4U (for you), 2day (today), and CU (see you) have become commonplace. Because these symbol can also be used in trademarks, this can lead to problems.
A new UNOX commercial has ruffled a few feathers. In the commercial a few daughters visit their mother for dinner. In a concerned tone one of the daughters asked her mother if she is okay as she seemingly uses the wrong ingredients for her dish. When the dish is finally served it turns out to be unexpectedly delicious. The mother replies by saying she got the recipe from Facebook, on Facebook/Unox.
In clothing and fashion accessories logos play an important role. Consumers often recognize product snot only by their name, but also by their labels. The visual element is therefore extremely important. If the logo is a clear and recognizable picture, it is advised to seek protection for this.
In 2013 over 13,800 companies went bankrupt. In case of a bankruptcy, however, a company’s goodwill does not disappear. That is why a curator will always explore possibilities of a restart. Why registering intellectual property rights (as trademarks) in the holding in stead of the actual working company?
Britt Dekker, a Dutch celebrity, was photographed by Playboy in 2011 for their Christmas Special. Two weeks later website GeenStijl received an anonymous tip (using an alias) that the pictures can be seen on the internet. A day later GeenStijl publishes a link to Britt Dekker’s photograph. Sanoma, the publisher that works for Playboy, immediately send a cease and desist letter to GeenStijl. GeenStijl does not respond to this, but because of all the media attention this generated the photos are now all over the internet.
The shape of furniture (and other shapes of applied arts) can be easily protected with a design registration. This can be licensed to third parties and can be used in infringement cases. In case there is no design registration copyright law may provide a solution.
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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
