Back in the 1980’s Madonna scored a worldwide hit with her single “Material Girl”. In almost all English speaking countries, and in most non-English speaking countries, the single landed a number one spot on the hit parades. Fast forward to 2010 as Madonna decides to launch her own clothing line MATERIAL GIRL. The clothing is inspired by fashion trends from the 80’s and will be sold exclusively at Macy’s.
Unfortunately for Madonna it became clear that LA Triumph has registered the trademark MATERIAL GIRL in 1997, for clothing. A subsequent court case followed, which is still pending. The claims made were: infringement of trademark rights, immediate cessation of all sales under this trademarks and that all profits should be transferred.
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Abcor specializes in applying for trademark and design rights. We do this worldwide for both SMEs and international companies, but often everything starts with an initial Benelux application. Our aim is to relieve the client of all the worries, which is why we take care of all the steps, from initial advice on what to apply for and how, right through to registration.
In addition to applying for trademarks, we also manage portfolios for our clients. We ensure that trademarks are renewed on time, that the right organizations are paid (given the many fraudulent companies), and we support our clients on issues.
In addition, we are sparring partners for our customers on new products and how to shape and claim new ideas.
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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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Abcor is a member of the following industry and quality organizations: Benelux Association of Trademark and Design Law, International Trademark Association, Advertising Law Association.
