CAT versus FLOWERCAT
07 February 2023
When the mark FLOWERCAT is filed in the European Union for hand tools, toys and more, the company Caterpillar objects.
Normally, a great deal of importance is given to the
When the mark FLOWERCAT is filed in the European Union for hand tools, toys and more, the company Caterpillar objects.
Normally, a great deal of importance is given to the
From a marketing point of view, it is tempting to use semi-descriptive trademarks. With such a trademark, it is immediately clear to consumers what the attributes of a product or
Christmas is the time of the year when we celebrate appreciation and love we have for each other. It is the beautiful spirit of Christmas that makes the holidays so
In 2018, Toneelgroep Amsterdam merged into Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (ITA). When the theatre group De Warme Winkel decides to change its name to Toneelgroep Amsterdam, ITA does not approve.
It remains an evil that we cannot rid: misleading and phantom invoices. When someone applies for a trademark to be registered, the applicant often receives a letter or invoice from
New Balance successfully challenged the use of the New Burlon logo in China this spring. The sports brand had placed an N, similar to that of New Balance, on a
Companies sometimes use elements in their logo that refer to the country where the company is based. This can lead to problems when it comes to the use of symbols
Western companies leaving Russia have opened the door for trademark hijackers. Many new brands look suspiciously similar to the logos of departed companies, but as the new trademark owners almost
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
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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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