Slogans that are protected as a trademark are making a real comeback. Since the judgment of the European Court in VORSPRUNG DURCH TECHNIK, proprietors are readily and successfully invoking their

Red Bull and The Bulldog have been entangled in a legal battle over the use of the name THE BULLDOG for an energy drink since 2003. In 2007 the District

For many years now the BURBERRY pattern has been a familiar sight in the fashion industry. Because the pattern is very distinct and recognizable, Burberry has been able to register

of her beer bottles. Even those who may not be a fan of beer, however, would quicky note that the bottle is composed of a number of elements that can

Since 1996 Italian Giampietro Torresan has produced CANNABIS beer. In 2003 the trademark obtained European protection. German beer manufacturer THE CANNABIS CLUB SUD started a cancellation procedure as a response.

Over the past few years Heineken has bought many small breweries in Switzerland. Quite to the dissatisfaction of some Swiss. An action group, comprised of multiple small breweries decided to

Since 1994 ‘Scotch & Soda Polska’ had been the exclusive Polish distributer of clothing company Scotch & Soda BV from the Netherlands. In 1998 POLSKA decided, in an effort to

In the Benelux holders of earlier trademark rights have the ability to prevent the registration of a new trademark application, though an opposition procedure. Lollipops SA, known for her handbags,

In Leiden, where we are located, a number of volunteers used to organize an evening at their club aimed at maximal coziness. Having a nice drink together in their newly

Often a logo acts as a powerful and distinctive sign. In clothing the consumer will readily recognize which logo belongs to which manufacturer. In order to act against an infringement