Ever since 1974, Kärcher has been using the color yellow for its cleaning devices. This same yellow color is also used consistently on their website, brochures, packaging, promotional material and
The main rule is that a word-mark is optimally protected when registered in all-caps. In whichever way the word is used, the use then falls under the requested protection. However,
Misleading advertising is found all over the world. It often concerns use of words, but the deception can also involve matching packaging. Sometimes unexpected parties com to the rescue. Choc
Kitcars are self-assembled vehicles. A new body is built on an existing chassis, usually from a middle class car. Aside from being sold as ready-made cars, they are also offered
If a person is photographed, he or she can object to the publication of that photo if the person has a reasonable interest in doing so. For celebrities this often
Lepin has been selling imitations of Lego products under the LEPIN brand since 2015 (as well as having this trademark registered everywhere). Not only the products are exact imitations, the
From May 24th onwards, it is possible to claim trademark protection in Pakistan through the International Registration. International Registration is a relatively cheap and easy way to register a trademark
In 2007, Dennis Perry had registered the trademark METCHUP in the USA for ketchup, mayonnaise and mustard. Perry mixes these sauces in his own kitchen and sells this himself. Since
For some years now (following recent case law of the Dutch Supreme Court) there has been discussion about the extent of the protection of purely descriptive trade names. Can a
Many EU trademark holders have been approached by a firm named Levin Nyman & Partners recently. This Finnish company offers renewals of EU trade marks at excessive prices. If signed
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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
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