Abcor Again in IP STARS Ranking
21 August 2025
After our silver mention in the WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2025), Abcor has once again made it into the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP conducts annual research among
Articles and information on company names, the scope of trade name protection, and conflicts between company names and trademarks
After our silver mention in the WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2025), Abcor has once again made it into the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP conducts annual research among
Two sushi-restaurants with a similar name: Umami Hengelo vs. Umami Taste Raalte.
Many companies register their trading name as a trademark. Reason: a trademark provides much broader protection than trading name law. Especially if services are offered locally, the scope of protection
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 companies seem to think that listing the company’s name in the commercial register at the Chamber of Commerce or having the internet domain provides sufficient protection against third parties
Many companies assume that the use of a trading name or a domain name is sufficient to make a broad claim on the exclusive right to that name. These assumptions
There are strict rules regarding the use of the terms ‘Royal’ or ‘purveyor to the Royal household’. These are titles, granted by the King to companies with a prominent position
In 2012 The Butcher opens her doors in Amsterdam. A new culinary concept based on high standard hamburgers, which are prepared with fresh ingredients. The hamburger meat is on display
In 2011 Italian restaurant Eataly opens its doors in Tilburg. According to the tradename register there are several other restaurants in the Netherlands with this name. Since the activities of
Catering Companies often find it unnecessary to perform a search for their trade name prior to starting their company. This is unwise, because clever catering companies register their name to
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Een korte introductie tekst over de nieuwsbrief waarin je uitlegt wat het is. Hoe je direct de nieuwste editie kunt lezen en hoe je je kunt abonneren. And click here for all the numbers.
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
