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A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark... more +
A Trademark is a legally registered distinctive mark or sign which identifies goods, products or services that originate or are associated with a particular person or enterprise . A typical example of a trademark would be a company's logo such as the Nike "Check" or McDonald's "Golden Arches."  less -
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Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (01/2024)

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1. German Federal Court of Justice rules on reimbursement of disputed workshop invoices by insurance companies - On 16 January 2024, the German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, “BGH”) decided five cases, all...more

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Goodbye Reboxing! European Court of Justice Restricts Parallel Imports of Medicines

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On November 17, 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) found in its latest principal judgment (Novartis v. Abacus, case file C-147/20) that the reboxing of parallel imported medicines in the European Union...more

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EuGH: Unterbrechung der Verwirkungsfrist nur bei ernsthafter Rechtsverfolgung

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Der mit einem kennzeichenrechtlichen Verfahren um die Rechte am Unternehmenskennzeichen „HEITEC“ befasste BGH legte dem EuGH vier Fragen zur Vorabentscheidung vor, welche alle die Rechtsfrage der Verwirkung wegen Duldung zum...more

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German FCJ: Trademark owners bear the burden of proof for the public recognition of a trademark

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The German Federal Court of Justice recently published a decision (Case No. I ZB 16/20) clarifying that trademark owners bear the burden of proof for public recognition of a trademark within the affected trade circles in...more

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EuGH: Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung auch bei Benutzung für Dienstle

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Eine geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung („g.U.“) kann auch durch eine unerlaubte Benutzung für Dienstleistungen verletzt sein. Der geografische Herkunftsschutz sei nicht ausschließlich auf Benutzungen im Zusammenhang mit...more

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ECJ: Protected Designation of Origin can also be infringed when used for services

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A protected designation of origin (“PDO”) may also be infringed by use for services. According to the ECJ in a recently published decision (C-783/19), the protection of geographical indications is not exclusively limited to...more

Ladas & Parry LLP

ECJ Decision In Sky v. Skykick Finds That Trademark Registrations Will Not Be Invalidated For Having Unclear And Imprecise Lists...

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The eagerly anticipated decision of the European Court of Justice in the case of Sky v. SkyKick [Case C 371/18] was delivered on January 29, 2020. ...more

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Alert: EU Court of Justice Delivers Highly Anticipated Sky v. SkyKick Trademark Decision

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The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) last week handed down its decision in the Sky v. SkyKick case (Case C-371/18), widely regarded as one of the most important European trademark decisions of recent years. ...more

Jones Day

Medical Devices Repackaging and Parallel Imports: A "No-No" from the Milan Court

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The Situation: In a recent hallmark case, the Court of Milan ruled on the viability of medical devices parallel imports, where the parallel importer repackaged the devices and the device rightholder opposed any such...more

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Dietary Supplement & Cosmetics Legal Bulletin | August 2017

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"Miracle Gel" Not a Salon Gel Manicure, Ad Board Says - In an appeal from a ruling by the National Advertising Division (NAD), the National Advertising Review Board (NARB) upheld a recommendation that Coty discontinue...more

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An Unmapped Spanish Golden Mile: The “Indication Of Geographical Origin” Trademark Prohibition

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Spain is famous for wines bathed in the sun. There are various splendid Spanish wine regions: Rioja, Valencia, Penedès, Priorat, Rueda — all of which would, by the way, make fantastic places to go during your holidays if you...more

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U.S. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Win 4-0 Over Spanish Donuts

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A decision rendered by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on March 2, 2017, affirming a General Court ruling and potentially ending a nearly twenty-year legal battle, is a reminder to trademark owners that what is generic in...more

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CARRERA’s Trademark Reputation: “Luxury, High Tech, High Performance and Success”

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The German carmaker, Porsche AG, which designed the iconic 911 Carrera sports car, owns the European Union and German “CARRERA” word mark, registered for “automobiles” in class 12. How far beyond automobiles does the...more

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Reforms to European Union Trade Mark Law

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The European Union recently adopted new legislation introducing miscellaneous reforms to EU trade mark law. The reforms are numerous and include the adoption of a new designation for the Community trade mark itself and...more

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The Sofa Workshop v Sofaworks - Intellectual Property Enterprise Court considers requirements for genuine use of a CTM

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The UK's Intellectual Property Enterprise Court recently handed down its judgment in The Sofa Workshop Ltd v Sofaworks Ltd. The case highlights the difficulties that the international nature of Community trade marks (“CTMs”)...more

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The Right Fit - January 2015

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Retailers, hoteliers and franchisors will welcome a recent decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (ECJ) which confirmed that it is possible to register the design of the fit-out of a retail store as a trade...more

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That’ll Leave a Mark : The CJEU rules on Apple interiors and the shapes of things to come

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Ever since I was old enough to appreciate them, I have enjoyed the Peanuts stories by the late Charles Schulz. Being young, it took me a while to realise that the cartoons, and particularly what the characters did or said,...more

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10 Popular Reads Covering Latest European Union Developments

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Recap of popular updates covering latest developments in the European Union....more

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