Red Bull has a reputation of vigorously enforcing its trademark rights. Actions are taken against every new player in the market for energy drinks, using the word BULL or any

It’s no secret that Lidl regularly has private labels that have striking similarity to those of well-known A-brands. Think of Zagerman sausages (vs Stegeman) and Duetti chocolate spread (vs. Duo

In 2011 and 2012, Neymar was named best football player in South America. Ever since that moment, NEYMAR trademarks were registered all over the world taking advantage of his success.

Rock band Guns N’ Roses has been an established name for decades. Its popularity hasn’t faded, given the 17 million followers on Facebook. The band holds three American trademark registrations

Since 1993, Frito-Lay has been marketing TIJGERNOOTJES (TIGERNUTS); a peanut with a crispy shell. As result of the baking process, the outer dough layer is cracked. therefore, the nut has

Not only the typography of Coca-Cola is world famous, also the white wave against a red background design has a high grade of recognition. These elements are naturally registered as

Lacoste has registered its crocodile emblem as a device-mark for clothing. Does this give the company a right to ban any use of crocodiles on clothing? The lawsuit that Lacoste

restaurants. McDonald’s opposes this filing because SUPERMAC’S sounds confusingly like BIG MAC. McDonald’s bases its opposition on their 1998 EU-trademark registration. As a counter-measure, Supermac’s incites a cancellation action against

In 2017, Mexx International acquired all IP rights of the former lifestyle brand Mexx. In doing so it became owner of the many MEXX trademarks for clothing and bed linen.

As opposed to the match in the Champions League, Bayern Munich did end up on top in the competition for its logo this year. In 2002, the FC BAYERN MUNCHEN