In designing the SENSEO Philips realized a unique concept for the shape of a coffee machine. In order to protect this shape, Philips has registered various designs.
In the Benelux holders of earlier trademark rights have the ability to prevent the registration of a new trademark application, though an opposition procedure. Lollipops SA, known for her handbags, wanted to prevent the trademark LOLLY POP from being registered. This should not have been a problem, were it not that trademarks older than 5 years have to provide proof of use. And that is where it all went wrong.
In both France as well as the Netherlands there is an ongoing legal battle regarding the shape of a honey jar. In this case it becomes very apparent that registering a design is a custom made matter. Most companies do not realize that the European authorities accept just about every design image. A formal check whether or not the design as already been filed by another party is not preformed. A design registration on and of its own does not give any certainty regarding the actual scope of protection.
An unfortunate, and seemingly indestructible element of our business are ghost invoices. Companies, from parts unknown, send non suspecting applicants of new trademarks an invoice, in return for something that seems critical and necessary, but really is not. More often than not applicants assume they are dealing with actual authorities, making this a very lucrative scandal.
An unfortunate, and seemingly indestructible element of our business are ghost invoices. Companies, from parts unknown, send non suspecting applicants of new trademarks an invoice, in return for something that seems critical and necessary, but really is not. More often than not applicants assume they are dealing with actual authorities, making this a very lucrative scandal.
In Leiden, where we are located, a number of volunteers used to organize an evening at their club aimed at maximal coziness. Having a nice drink together in their newly and aptly named club Maxi-Cozy seemed
like a good idea.
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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
