Dung Young Food Services started a wholesale store specializing in Asian products in 1957. Since 2011, they have been selling more than 150 different products under the private label AKAYA
Internationally, the US Supreme Court’s ruling on whether the Bad Spaniel’s dog toys infringe on the Jack Daniel’s trademark is eagerly awaited. VIP Products makes these chew toys in the
When a logo depicting a stylized rabbit’s head is filed in the European Union for clothing and sex toys, Mercis objects. After all, Miffy is known worldwide for its child-friendly
Companies sometimes think they are safe once their trademark is registered and that possible older similar marks can then no longer be a problem. This is not correct. Sometimes a
When Max Verstappen applies for the trademark MAX 1 for clothing, Nike objects based on its trademark AIR MAX. In the opposition proceedings, Nike wins. Max Verstappen did not appeal
Famous artists, movie stars, athletes et cetera often register their names as trademarks. Not only for the services they provide under that name, but often also to start selling merchandise
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
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
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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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