A company’s core business can always change. A good example of this, is the company Philips. Known for its lamps, televisions and audio equipment in the past, Philips nowadays produces
More and more people are concerned about what the world will look like in the future. Sustainability is becoming increasingly important for consumers and influences their purchasing behaviour, choosing particular
Numerous companies are still trying to capitalize on the reputation of well-known brands. They often use visual elements or logos which immediately remind us of well-known trademarks, regardless of the
Hikvision is a worldwide supplier of security and surveillance products. The company has an EU trademark registration for the word mark HIKVISION. Hikvision makes an undercover test purchase via the
It is still a strange but given fact. Sometimes companies apply for trademarks for which the source of inspiration is beyond obvious. A senseless operation, so it seems.
Since May 28, it has been prohibited to post false consumer reviews on online stores, marketplaces or social media. The law is based on a EU directive to better protect
Ever since Mark Zuckerberg announced his plans to turn his social media platforms into a metaverse business, NFTs and metaverse have been in the spotlight. The metaverse is the new
The shape of a product can be protected as a trademark. In order to do so, it must differ significantly from what is already present in the market or has
In a campaign ad for its sports bras Adidas states that not all breasts are the same. Adidas acknowledges this and launches a new line of sports bras with 43
In 2015, two young entrepreneurs started Kever Genever. The aims is to get the younger generation to drink the traditional Dutch Gin (jenever). Last year, four readymade mixed drinks were
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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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