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

Well-known trademarks enjoy extensive protection. This is actually necessary to prevent other companies from free-riding on the coat-tails of their success. Many free-rider companies think they can get away with

To prevent third parties from using the name and heritage of John Lennon, Yoko Ono has registered the name as a trademark. The word mark JOHN LENNON is registered for