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Russian copycats – Alter Heiler

It seems as though an increasing number of copycat trademarks are being filed in Russia, especially copying large corporations that decided to cease or suspend operations there. Will these applications

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HERMES vs. HAIRMES

HERMES vs. HAIRMES

Dog Diggin Design sells products for dogs, such as dog beds, dog pillows and dog toys. When the company applies for trademark registration of the word mark HAIRMES, Hermes objects.

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Miffy's sex toys

Miffy’s sex toys

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

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Nike stops Max

Nike stops Max

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

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Ban on KATY PERRY

Ban on KATY PERRY

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

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Brand BIG MAC normally used

Brand BIG MAC normally used

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

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NFT: MetaBirkins and Juventus

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

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• 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
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