It is common knowledge that state symbols should not be used in trademarks. The reason being that consumers may deem the products/services approved by the government. In Switzerland, a law
The ruling in Supermac’s cancellation case against the Big Mac trademark shook trademark law in the European Union. McDonald’s relied on its prior trademark Big Mac in the earlier opposition
NFTs and the Metaverse are a hot topic at the moment. The main question is, should trademark owners now massively re-file all their trademarks to include these digital products and
Amazon’s online platform features a mix of ads. On the one hand, advertisements of products offered by Amazon itself, and on the other, third-party advertisements (the hybrid model). It is
Through the International Registration route, companies can easily claim trademark rights in many countries. The big advantages are the cost (relatively cheap) and the central management of trademarks, which makes
A brand is more than just a word or a logo. The design of (or a part of) the packaging can also function as a sign of recognition. Because consumers
Logos sometimes consist of simple geometric figures, such as lines, dashes, circles, dots or squares. This leads to a limited protection for such a logo. Consequence: it is difficult to
As a part of Justin Bieber’s world tour, H&M launched a hoodie and bag featuring pictures of Justin Bieber. H&M has produced similar lines before. This time however, internal communication
In 2020 Paupsy opened its doors. Paupsy is a concept store which sells clothes, shoes and jewelry. The instance their trademark was applied for clothing and bags, PEPSI objected. Well-known
To qualify for design protection, a product must meet two requirements: it must be novel and have individual character. If the design is part of a composite product, there is
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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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