Abcor Again in IP STARS Ranking
21 August 2025
After our silver mention in the WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2025), Abcor has once again made it into the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP conducts annual research among
After our silver mention in the WTR1000 (World Trademark Review 2025), Abcor has once again made it into the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP conducts annual research among
Trademarks are more than just logos or names. Shapes, sounds, or even packaging designs can be registered as trademarks, giving the owner exclusive rights to use them. But how far
The Tour de France is one of the world’s most famous cycling spectacles. No wonder the organization behind it (STF) has trademarked not just the name TOUR DE FRANCE, but
Since 1935, L’Oréal has sold skincare products worldwide under the LANCÔME brand. When the new cosmetics brand NINÔME was launched—including promotions via model Kim Feenstra’s social media—L’Oréal demanded a ban.
Companies often use logos to promote their products or services. Consumers see them as a symbol of recognition. That’s why it’s clever to claim trademark protection for them. However, the
A trademark grants a company exclusive rights to its use. If another company applies for a similar name to market identical products, there are several ways to challenge it. One
An online advertisement can, in principle, be viewed worldwide. When a company uses a competitor’s trademark to promote its own products, this is often considered trademark infringement. To determine which
A remarkable trademark case before the Benelux authorities: Can Chat GPT represent a trademark owner? A critical look at the defense against Penguin Books and the legal implications of AI
Protecting your trademark, but with lower costs? This is possible with the SME voucher, while supplies last. With this European subsidy you can save up to € 1,000 on the
A trademark isn’t limited to just words or logos. Other elements—such as colours, shapes, sounds, or even videos—can also function as trademarks. But is a colour trademark always effective at
From a marketing perspective, it is attractive to use a word for a new brand that directly conveys its essence. With such a descriptive mark, consumers immediately understand what the
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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
