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Gappol Marzena Porczynska v EUIPO – Gap (ITM) ((EU Trade Mark – Opposition Proceedings : Judgment): ECFI 4 Oct 2017

EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark GAPPOL – Earlier EU word mark GAP – Cross-appeal – Relative grounds for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Reputation – Unfair advantage taken of the distinctive … Continue reading Gappol Marzena Porczynska v EUIPO – Gap (ITM) ((EU Trade Mark – Opposition Proceedings : Judgment): ECFI 4 Oct 2017

BRF Singapore Foods v EUIPO – Tipiak (Sadia) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment) T-310/19: ECFI 25 Nov 2020

EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word mark SADIA – Earlier national word mark SAIDA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Principle of sound administration – Equal treatment – Obligation to state … Continue reading BRF Singapore Foods v EUIPO – Tipiak (Sadia) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment) T-310/19: ECFI 25 Nov 2020

Yoo Holdings v OHMI – Eckes-Granini Group (Yoo): ECFI 4 Jun 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark YOO – Earlier national and international word marks YO – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: S Papasavvas, P Citations: T-562/14, [2015] EUECJ T-562/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:363 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation … Continue reading Yoo Holdings v OHMI – Eckes-Granini Group (Yoo): ECFI 4 Jun 2015

CB v EUIPO – China Construction Bank (CCB) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 9 Nov 2022

EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark CCB – Earlier EU figurative mark CB – Earlier international registration designating the European Union – Figurative mark CB – Relative grounds for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Reputation and enhanced distinctiveness of the earlier mark – Article 8(1)(b) of … Continue reading CB v EUIPO – China Construction Bank (CCB) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 9 Nov 2022

Pharmadom v EUIPO – Wellstat Therapeutics (Wellmonde) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 9 Nov 2022

EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word mark WELLMONDE – Earlier national word mark WELL AND WELL – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity between the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-601/21, [2022] … Continue reading Pharmadom v EUIPO – Wellstat Therapeutics (Wellmonde) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 9 Nov 2022

Polo/Lauren v OHMI – FreshSide (Repreentation D’Un Garcon Sur Un Velo Tenant Un Maillet): ECFI 18 Sep 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark representing a boy on a bicycle holding a mallet – Earlier Community and national figurative marks representing a polo player – Relative grounds for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8(5) of Regulation No … Continue reading Polo/Lauren v OHMI – FreshSide (Repreentation D’Un Garcon Sur Un Velo Tenant Un Maillet): ECFI 18 Sep 2014

Three-N-Products v OHMI – Munindra (Pranayur): ECFI 4 Mar 2015

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark PRANAYUR – Earlier Community word mark AYUR and earlier Community figurative marks Ayur, Ayur Naturals Herbals and Aanb – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-543/13, [2015] EUECJ T-543/13, ECLI:EU:T:2015:134 Links: … Continue reading Three-N-Products v OHMI – Munindra (Pranayur): ECFI 4 Mar 2015

FSA v OHMI – Motokit Veiculos E Acessorios (FSA K-Force): ECFI 4 Mar 2015

Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark FSA K-FORCE – Earlier Community word mark FORCE-X – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Obligation to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 Citations: T-558/13, [2015] EUECJ T-558/13 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation No 207/2009 … Continue reading FSA v OHMI – Motokit Veiculos E Acessorios (FSA K-Force): ECFI 4 Mar 2015

Indo Internacional v OHMI – Visual (Visual Map): ECFI 24 Jan 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark VISUAL MAP – Earlier national word mark VISUAL – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) Judges: Forwood P Citations: T-260/08, [2012] EUECJ T-260/08 Links: … Continue reading Indo Internacional v OHMI – Visual (Visual Map): ECFI 24 Jan 2012

Volkl v OHMI – Marker Volkl (Volkl): ECFI 14 Dec 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark VOLKL – Earlier international word mark VOLKL – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Refusal in part of registration – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Genuine use of the earlier mark – Article 42(2) and (3) … Continue reading Volkl v OHMI – Marker Volkl (Volkl): ECFI 14 Dec 2011

Aktieselskabet Af 21. November 2001 v OHMI – Parfums Givenchy (Only Givenchy): ECFI 8 Dec 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark ‘only givenchy’ – Earlier Community and national word marks ONLY – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Reputation – Article 8(5) of Regulation No 207/2009 Judges: Truchot P Citations: T-586/10, [2011] EUECJ T-586/10 Links: Bailii … Continue reading Aktieselskabet Af 21. November 2001 v OHMI – Parfums Givenchy (Only Givenchy): ECFI 8 Dec 2011

Pukka Luggage v OHMI- Azpiroz Arruti (Pukka): ECFI 23 Nov 2011

ECFI Intellectual Property – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark PUKKA – Opposition by the proprietor of Community and national figurative marks featuring the word element pukas – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Partial refusal to register. Judges: Pelikanova P Citations: T-483/10, [2011] EUECJ T-483/10 Links: … Continue reading Pukka Luggage v OHMI- Azpiroz Arruti (Pukka): ECFI 23 Nov 2011

Monster Cable Products v OHMI- Live Nation (Music): ECFI 23 Nov 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark MONSTER ROCK – Earlier national mark MONSTERS OF ROCK – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the goods – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: Pelikanova P Citations: T-216/10, [2011] … Continue reading Monster Cable Products v OHMI- Live Nation (Music): ECFI 23 Nov 2011

Galileo International Technology v OHMI – Galileo Sistemas Y Servicios (Gss Galileo Sistemas Y Servicios): ECFI 6 Oct 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark ‘GSS GALILEO SISTEMAS Y SERVICIOS’ – Earlier Community word marks ‘GALILEO’ – Earlier Community figurative mark ‘powered by Galileo’ – Earlier Community figurative marks ‘GALILEO INTERNATIONAL’ – Relative ground for refusal – Lack of likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation … Continue reading Galileo International Technology v OHMI – Galileo Sistemas Y Servicios (Gss Galileo Sistemas Y Servicios): ECFI 6 Oct 2011

Deutsche Bahn v OHMI – DSB (IC4): ECFI 9 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark IC4 – Earlier Community word mark ICE and earlier national figurative mark IC – Criteria for assessing likelihood of confusion – Relative grounds for refusal – Similarity of the services – Similarity of the signs – Distinctive character of the earlier mark … Continue reading Deutsche Bahn v OHMI – DSB (IC4): ECFI 9 Sep 2011

Bongrain v OHMI – Apetito (Apetito) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 4 May 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark APETITO – Earlier Community word mark apetito – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the goods – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). Citations: T-129/09, [2011] EUECJ … Continue reading Bongrain v OHMI – Apetito (Apetito) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 4 May 2011

Sociedad Agricola Requingua v OHMI – Consejo Regulador De La Denominacion De Origen Toro (Toro De Piedra): ECFI 13 Apr 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark TORO DE PIEDRA – Earlier Community figurative mark D. ORIGEN TORO – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Right to be heard – Obligation to state … Continue reading Sociedad Agricola Requingua v OHMI – Consejo Regulador De La Denominacion De Origen Toro (Toro De Piedra): ECFI 13 Apr 2011

Lan Airlines v OHMI – Air Nostrum (Lineas Aereas Del Mediterraneo Lam): ECFI 8 Feb 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark LINEAS AEREAS DEL MEDITERRANEO LAM – Earlier Community word and figurative marks LAN – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity between the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation … Continue reading Lan Airlines v OHMI – Air Nostrum (Lineas Aereas Del Mediterraneo Lam): ECFI 8 Feb 2011

Novartis v OHMI – Sanochemia Pharmazeutika (Tolposan): ECFI 15 Dec 2010

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark TOLPOSAN – Earlier international word mark TONOPAN – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009. Citations: [2010] EUECJ T-331/09, T-331/09 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 31 August 2022; Ref: scu.427332

Jyoti Ceramic Industries v OHMI – Degudent (Ziecon): ECFI 1 Jul 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark ZIECON – Earlier Community word mark CERCON – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 207 / 2009 – Examination of the facts – Article 76 of Regulation No … Continue reading Jyoti Ceramic Industries v OHMI – Degudent (Ziecon): ECFI 1 Jul 2014

Munoz Arraiza v OHMI – Consejo Regulador De La Denominacion De Origen Calificada Rioja (Riojavina): ECFI 9 Jun 2010

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark RIOJAVINA – Earlier Community collective figurative mark RIOJA – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). Citations: T-138/09, [2010] EUECJ T-138/09 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 19 August … Continue reading Munoz Arraiza v OHMI – Consejo Regulador De La Denominacion De Origen Calificada Rioja (Riojavina): ECFI 9 Jun 2010

Hong Kong Group v OHMI – We Brand (W E): ECFI 30 Nov 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for a Community figurative mark W E – Earlier Community word mark WE – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-718/14, [2015] EUECJ T-718/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:916 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 … Continue reading Hong Kong Group v OHMI – We Brand (W E): ECFI 30 Nov 2015

Hrbek v OHIM – Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd: ECJ 29 Nov 2012

ECJ Appeals – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8(1)(b) – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Figurative mark – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier trade mark – Appeal clearly inadmissible and clearly unfounded Judges: U. Lohmus, A P Citations: C-42/12, [2012] EUECJ C-42/12 Links: Bailii … Continue reading Hrbek v OHIM – Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd: ECJ 29 Nov 2012

NEC Display Solutions Europe v OHMI – Nokia (Navikey): ECFI 13 Oct 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark NaViKey – Earlier Community word mark NAVI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Breach of the duty to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 Citations: T-393/09, [2011] … Continue reading NEC Display Solutions Europe v OHMI – Nokia (Navikey): ECFI 13 Oct 2011

Enoitalia v EUIPO – La Rural Vinedos y Bodegas (Antonio Rubini): ECFI 11 Jul 2018

EU Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark ANTONIO RUBINI – Earlier EU figurative mark RUTINI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-707/16, … Continue reading Enoitalia v EUIPO – La Rural Vinedos y Bodegas (Antonio Rubini): ECFI 11 Jul 2018

Emcur v EUIPO – Emcure Pharmaceuticals (Emcure): ECFI 14 Jun 2018

(EU Trade Mark – Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word mark EMCURE – Earlier EU and national word marks EMCUR – Relative ground for refusal – Similarity of the goods and services – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation … Continue reading Emcur v EUIPO – Emcure Pharmaceuticals (Emcure): ECFI 14 Jun 2018

Aloe Vera Of America, Inc v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market (Trade Marks And Designs) (Ohim), v Detimos – Gestao Imobiliaria, Sa: ECFI 16 Jan 2014

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark FOREVER – Earlier national figurative mark 4 EVER – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Genuine use of the earlier mark – Article 42(2) and … Continue reading Aloe Vera Of America, Inc v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market (Trade Marks And Designs) (Ohim), v Detimos – Gestao Imobiliaria, Sa: ECFI 16 Jan 2014

El Corte Ingles v EUIPO – We Brand (EW): ECFI 4 May 2018

EU Trade Mark – Judgment- EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark EW – Earlier EU word mark WE – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2018:255, [2018] EUECJ T-241/16 … Continue reading El Corte Ingles v EUIPO – We Brand (EW): ECFI 4 May 2018

Walfood v EUIPO – Romanov Holding (Chatka) T-312/16: ECFI 25 Apr 2018

EU Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark CHATKA – Earlier international figurative mark CHATKA – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Genuine use of the earlier … Continue reading Walfood v EUIPO – Romanov Holding (Chatka) T-312/16: ECFI 25 Apr 2018

Kabushiki Kaisha Zoom v EUIPO – Leedsworld (Zoom): ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – (EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word mark ZOOM – Earlier EU figurative and word marks ZOOM – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of goods – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation … Continue reading Kabushiki Kaisha Zoom v EUIPO – Leedsworld (Zoom): ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Mitrakos v EUIPO – Belasco Baquedano (Yamas): ECFI 20 Apr 2018

ECJ EU Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark YAMAS – Earlier EU word mark LLAMA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2018:198, [2018] EUECJ … Continue reading Mitrakos v EUIPO – Belasco Baquedano (Yamas): ECFI 20 Apr 2018

Ubisoft Entertainment v EUIPO – Huawei Technologies (For Honor) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Mar 2022

EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark FOR HONOR – Earlier EU word mark HONOR – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-171/21, [2022] EUECJ T-171/21, ECLI:EU:T:2022:104 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Ubisoft Entertainment v EUIPO – Huawei Technologies (For Honor) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Mar 2022

Ignacio Carrasco v EUIPO – Santos Carrasco Manzano (La Hoja Del Carrasco) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 23 Feb 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark La Hoja del Carrasco – Earlier national figurative mark CARRASCO, Guijuelo – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) , of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001] – Dominant and distinctive elements of the marks at … Continue reading Ignacio Carrasco v EUIPO – Santos Carrasco Manzano (La Hoja Del Carrasco) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 23 Feb 2022

UGA Nutraceuticals v EUIPO – Vitae Health Innovation (Vitadha) (Eu Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Mar 2022

EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark VITADHA – Earlier Spanish word mark VITANADH – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-149/21, [2022] EUECJ T-149/21, ECLI:EU:T:2022:103 Links: Bailii … Continue reading UGA Nutraceuticals v EUIPO – Vitae Health Innovation (Vitadha) (Eu Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Mar 2022

Claranet Europe v EUIPO – Claro (Claranet) (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks): ECFI 14 Nov 2017

Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark claranet – Earlier Benelux word mark CLARO – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-129/16, [2017] EUECJ T-129/16, ECLI:EU:T:2017:800 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Claranet Europe v EUIPO – Claro (Claranet) (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks): ECFI 14 Nov 2017

Frame v EUIPO – Bianca-Moden (Biancaluna): ECFI 7 Nov 2017

EU Trade Mark – Opposition Proceedings : Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU word mark BIANCALUNA – Earlier national figurative mark bianca – Procedural economy – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Identity of the goods – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of … Continue reading Frame v EUIPO – Bianca-Moden (Biancaluna): ECFI 7 Nov 2017

Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena and Banca Widiba v EUIPO – Ing-Diba (Widiba) T-84/16: ECFI 26 Sep 2017

(Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks Intellectual : Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark widiba – Earlier national word mark DiBa – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Inadmissibility of the appeal before the Board … Continue reading Banca Monte Dei Paschi Di Siena and Banca Widiba v EUIPO – Ing-Diba (Widiba) T-84/16: ECFI 26 Sep 2017

Novartis v OHMI – Dr Organic (Biocert): ECFI 10 Dec 2014

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark BIOCERT – Earlier national word mark BIOCEF – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Judges: G. Berardis, President, O. Czucz (Rapporteur) and A. Popescu, Judges, Citations: T-605/11, [2014] EUECJ T-605/11, … Continue reading Novartis v OHMI – Dr Organic (Biocert): ECFI 10 Dec 2014

Sociedad Agraria De Transformacion No 9982 Montecitrus v EUIPO – Spanish Oranges (Mountain Citrus Spain): ECFI 16 Mar 2017

(Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks Intellectual, industrial and commercial property : Trade marks – Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark MOUNTAIN CITRUS SPAIN – Earlier EU figurative mark monteCitrus – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Identity of the goods … Continue reading Sociedad Agraria De Transformacion No 9982 Montecitrus v EUIPO – Spanish Oranges (Mountain Citrus Spain): ECFI 16 Mar 2017

Rath v EUIPO – Portela and Ca (Diacor): ECFI 24 Jan 2017

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU word mark Diacor – Earlier national figurative mark Diacol PORTUGAL – Genuine use of the earlier mark – Article 43(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 42(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Evidence in a language … Continue reading Rath v EUIPO – Portela and Ca (Diacor): ECFI 24 Jan 2017

CG v EUIPO – Perry Ellis International Group (P Pro Player): ECFI 24 Nov 2016

(Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark P PRO PLAYER – Earlier EU and national figurative marks P and P PROTECTIVE – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:677, [2016] EUECJ T-349/15 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 26 … Continue reading CG v EUIPO – Perry Ellis International Group (P Pro Player): ECFI 24 Nov 2016

Polo Club v EUIPO – Lifestyle Equities (Polo Club Saint-Tropez Haras De Gassin): ECFI 10 Nov 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark POLO CLUB SAINT-TROPEZ HARAS DE GASSIN – Earlier EU figurative marks BEVERLY HILLS POLO CLUB – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Production of additional evidence – Discretion conferred … Continue reading Polo Club v EUIPO – Lifestyle Equities (Polo Club Saint-Tropez Haras De Gassin): ECFI 10 Nov 2016

For Tune v EUIPO – Gastwerk Hotel Hamburg (Fortune): ECFI 8 Nov 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark fortune – Earlier German word mark FORTUNE-HOTELS – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-579/15, [2016] EUECJ T-579/15 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 25 January 2022; Ref: scu.571274

BSH v EUIPO: ECJ 8 Nov 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Appeal – EU trade mark – Application for registration of a figurative mark including the word elements ‘compressor technology’ – Opposition of the proprietor of the word marks KOMPRESSOR PLUS and KOMPRESSOR – Partial refusal of registration – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 60 -Regulation (EC) No 216/96 – Article 8(3) – … Continue reading BSH v EUIPO: ECJ 8 Nov 2016

Monster Energy v EUIPO – Hot-Can (Hotogo Self-Heating Can Technology): ECFI 20 Oct 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for an EU figurative mark HotoGo self-heating can technology – Earlier EU figurative marks representing claws – Relative grounds for refusal – No similarity of the signs – No likelihood of confusion – No connection between the signs – Article 8(1)(b) and (5) of Regulation … Continue reading Monster Energy v EUIPO – Hot-Can (Hotogo Self-Heating Can Technology): ECFI 20 Oct 2016

Lidl Stiftung v EUIPO – Horno Del Espinar (Castello): ECFI 4 Oct 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU word mark Castello – Earlier national and EU figurative marks Castello – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:594, [2016] EUECJ T-549/14 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Lidl Stiftung v EUIPO – Horno Del Espinar (Castello): ECFI 4 Oct 2016

JT International v EUIPO – Habanos (Push): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU word mark PUSH – Earlier Benelux and national word and figurative marks PUNCH – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Identity of the goods – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:492, [2016] … Continue reading JT International v EUIPO – Habanos (Push): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

Arrom Conseil v Euipo – Nina Ricci (Romeo has a Gun By Romano Ricci): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

(Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of the EU figurative mark Romeo has a Gun by Romano Ricci – Earlier EU word marks NINA RICCI and RICCI – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Unfair advantage taken of the distinctive character or reputation of … Continue reading Arrom Conseil v Euipo – Nina Ricci (Romeo has a Gun By Romano Ricci): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

Arrom Conseil v EUIPO – Puig France (Romeo Has A Gun By Romano Ricci): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of the EU figurative mark Romeo has a Gun by Romano Ricci – Earlier EU word marks NINA RICCI and RICCI – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Unfair advantage taken of the distinctive character or reputation … Continue reading Arrom Conseil v EUIPO – Puig France (Romeo Has A Gun By Romano Ricci): ECFI 15 Sep 2016

Monster Energy v EUIPO – Mad Catz Interactive (Mad Catz): ECFI 14 Jul 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark MAD CATZ – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:409, [2016] EUECJ T-429/15 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 19 January 2022; Ref: scu.566901

Monster Energy v EUIPO – Mad Catz Interactive (Representation D’Un Carrae Noir Avec Quatre Lignes Blanches): ECFI 14 Jul 2016

(Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark representing a black square with four white lines – Earlier EU figurative mark representing three claws positioned vertically – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:408, [2016] EUECJ T-567/15 Bailii European, … Continue reading Monster Energy v EUIPO – Mad Catz Interactive (Representation D’Un Carrae Noir Avec Quatre Lignes Blanches): ECFI 14 Jul 2016

Preferisco Foods v EUIPO – Piccardo and Savore (Preferisco): ECFI 14 Jul 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark PREFERISCO – Earlier EU word mark I PREFERITI – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2016:414, [2016] EUECJ T-371/15 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 8(1)(b) European Intellectual Property Updated: 19 January 2022; Ref: scu.566905

El Corte Ingles v EUIPO – Grup Supeco Maxor (Supeco): ECFI 24 May 2016

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark Supeco – Earlier EU figurative mark SUPER COR – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Extent of the examination carried out by the Board of Appeal – Goods and services on which the opposition is based – Article … Continue reading El Corte Ingles v EUIPO – Grup Supeco Maxor (Supeco): ECFI 24 May 2016

Franmax v EUIPO – Ehrmann (Dino) (Judgment): ECFI 26 Apr 2016

ECJ EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative trade mark Dino – Earlier EU figurative trade mark representing a dinosaur – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-21/15, [2016] EUECJ T-21/15, ECLI:EU:T:2016:241 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: scu.563090

Gervais Danone v EUIPO – Mahou (B’Lue) (Judgment): ECFI 28 Apr 2016

ECJ EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark B’lue – Earlier EU word mark BLU DE SAN MIGUEL – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-803/14, [2016] EUECJ T-803/14, ECLI:EU:T:2016:251 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 14 January 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Gervais Danone v EUIPO – Mahou (B’Lue) (Judgment): ECFI 28 Apr 2016

KS Sports v EUIPO: ECJ 14 Apr 2016

ECJ (Order) Appeal – Article 181 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice – EU trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Application for registration of the word mark ALEX – Opposition by the proprietor of the national word marks ALEX and the national figurative mark containing the word element ‘ALEX’ … Continue reading KS Sports v EUIPO: ECJ 14 Apr 2016

1 and 1 Internet v OHMI – Unoe Bank (1E1): ECFI 1 Mar 2016

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark 1e1 – Earlier national word mark UNO E and earlier figurative mark unoe – Relative grounds for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) T-61/15, [2016] EUECJ T-61/15, ECLI:EU:T:2016:115 Bailii England and Wales European, … Continue reading 1 and 1 Internet v OHMI – Unoe Bank (1E1): ECFI 1 Mar 2016

Tayto Group v OHMI – MIP Metro (Real Hand Cooked): ECFI 24 Feb 2016

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark REAL HAND COOKED – Earlier national figurative mark real QUALITY – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Misuse of power – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Articles 64, 75, 76 and 83 of Regulation … Continue reading Tayto Group v OHMI – MIP Metro (Real Hand Cooked): ECFI 24 Feb 2016

Meica v OHMI – Salumificio Fratelli Beretta (Stick Minimini Beretta): ECFI 4 Feb 2016

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark STICK MiniMINI Beretta – Earlier Community word mark MINI WINI – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 216/96 T-247/14, [2016] EUECJ … Continue reading Meica v OHMI – Salumificio Fratelli Beretta (Stick Minimini Beretta): ECFI 4 Feb 2016

LR Health and Beauty Systems v OHMI – Robert Mcbride (LR Nova Pure): ECFI 26 Jan 2016

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark LR nova pure. – Earlier international word mark NOVA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-202/14, [2016] EUECJ T-202/14, ECLI:EU:T:2016:28 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European Intellectual Property … Continue reading LR Health and Beauty Systems v OHMI – Robert Mcbride (LR Nova Pure): ECFI 26 Jan 2016

Royal County Of Berkshire Polo Club v OHIM: ECJ 14 Jan 2016

ECJ Order – Appeal – Article 181 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court – Community trade mark – Application for the Community figurative mark including the word elements ‘Royal County of Berkshire POLO CLUB’ and the representation of a polo player on horseback – Opposition by the proprietor of the earlier Community figurative … Continue reading Royal County Of Berkshire Polo Club v OHIM: ECJ 14 Jan 2016

Aldi Einkauf v OHMI – Alifoods (Alifoods): ECFI 26 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark Alifoods – Earlier international and Community word marks ALDI – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity between the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Rule 19(2)(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Aldi Einkauf v OHMI – Alifoods (Alifoods): ECFI 26 Nov 2014

Masafi v OHMI – Hd1 (Masafi): ECFI 25 Nov 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark masafi – Earlier national word mark masafi – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-249/14, [2015] EUECJ T-249/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:881 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 07 January 2022; Ref: scu.556046

Masafi v OHMI – HD1 (Juice Masafi): ECFI 25 Nov 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark JUICE masafi – Earlier national word mark masafi – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-248/14, [2015] EUECJ T-248/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:880 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European Intellectual Property Updated: 07 … Continue reading Masafi v OHMI – HD1 (Juice Masafi): ECFI 25 Nov 2015

Bionecs v OHMI – Fidia Farmaceutici (Bionecs): ECFI 26 Nov 2015

Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark BIONECS – Earlier international word mark BIONECT – Relative grounds for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-262/14, [2015] EUECJ T-262/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:888 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 8 European, Intellectual Property Updated: 07 January … Continue reading Bionecs v OHMI – Fidia Farmaceutici (Bionecs): ECFI 26 Nov 2015

Cedc International v OHMI – Fabryka Wodek Polmos Lancut (Wisent): ECFI 12 Nov 2015

Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark WISENT – Earlier national three-dimensional mark ZUBROWKA – Relative grounds for refusal – Similarity of the marks – Articles 53(1)(a) and 8(1)(b) and 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-449/13, [2015] EUECJ T-449/13, ECLI:EU:T:2015:839 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 06 January 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Cedc International v OHMI – Fabryka Wodek Polmos Lancut (Wisent): ECFI 12 Nov 2015

CEDC International v OHMI – Fabryka Wodek Polmos Lancut (Wisent Vodka): ECFI 12 Nov 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark WISENT – Earlier national three-dimensional mark ZUBROWKA – Relative grounds for refusal – Similarity of the marks – Articles 53(1)(a) and 8(1)(b) and 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-450/13, [2015] EUECJ T-450/13 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading CEDC International v OHMI – Fabryka Wodek Polmos Lancut (Wisent Vodka): ECFI 12 Nov 2015

Bonney v OHMI – Bruno (Atheist): ECFI 23 Oct 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark ATHEIST – Earlier national word mark athe – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-714/14, [2015] EUECJ T-714/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:802 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 05 January 2022; Ref: scu.553702

CBM v OHMI – Aeronautica Militare (Trecolore) T-365/14: ECFI 7 Oct 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark TRECOLORE – Earlier Community and national word and figurative marks FRECCE TRICOLORI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2015:763, [2015] EUECJ T-365/14 Bailii England and Wales Intellectual Property Updated: 04 January … Continue reading CBM v OHMI – Aeronautica Militare (Trecolore) T-365/14: ECFI 7 Oct 2015

CBM v OHMI – Aeronautica Militare (Trecolore) T-228/14: ECFI 7 Oct 2015

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark TRECOLORE – Earlier Community and national word and figurative marks FRECCE TRICOLORI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2015:761, [2015] EUECJ T-228/14 Bailii European Intellectual Property Updated: 04 January 2022; … Continue reading CBM v OHMI – Aeronautica Militare (Trecolore) T-228/14: ECFI 7 Oct 2015

CBM v OHMI – Aeronautica Militare (Trecolore) T-227/14: ECFI 7 Oct 2015

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark Trecolore – Earlier Community and national word and figurative marks FRECCE TRICOLORI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2015:760, [2015] EUECJ T-227/14 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 8(1)(b) European Intellectual Property … Continue reading CBM v OHMI – Aeronautica Militare (Trecolore) T-227/14: ECFI 7 Oct 2015

The Tea Board v OHMI – Delta Lingerie (Darjeeling) T-624/13: ECFI 2 Oct 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Figurative mark Darjeeling – Earlier Community collective word and figurative marks DARJEELING – Relative grounds for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 ECLI:EU:T:2015:743, T-624/13, [2015] EUECJ T-624/13 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 European Updated: 04 January 2022; Ref: scu.552880

Rintisch v OHMI – Compagnie Laitiere Europeenne (Proticurd): ECFI 24 Sep 2015

Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Community – Word mark PROTICURD – Earlier national word marks PROTI and PROTIPLUS – Earlier national figurative mark Proti Power – Relative ground for refusal – Admissibility – Article 59 of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 and Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Rintisch v OHMI – Compagnie Laitiere Europeenne (Proticurd): ECFI 24 Sep 2015

Dellmeier v OHMI – Dell (Lexdell): ECFI 24 Sep 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark LEXDELL – Earlier Community figurative mark DELL – Relative grounds for refusal – Detriment to the distinctive character or the repute of the earlier mark – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity … Continue reading Dellmeier v OHMI – Dell (Lexdell): ECFI 24 Sep 2015

Westermann Lernspielverlag v OHMI – Diset (Bambinola K): ECFI 15 Jul 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark bambinoLUK – Earlier Community figurative mark BAMBINO – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-333/13, [2015] EUECJ T-333/13, ECLI:EU:T:2015:490 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 02 January 2022; Ref: scu.550325

DM-Drogerie Markt v OHMI – Disenos Mireia (M): ECFI 25 Jun 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark M – Earlier Community word mark dm – Relative ground for refusal – No similarity between the signs – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-662/13, [2015] EUECJ T-662/13, ECLI:EU:T:2015:434 Bailii European, Intellectual … Continue reading DM-Drogerie Markt v OHMI – Disenos Mireia (M): ECFI 25 Jun 2015

Infocit v OHMI – Din (Dinkool): ECFI 24 Jun 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark DINKOOL – Earlier international figurative mark DIN – Earlier national business identifier DIN – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-621/14, [2015] EUECJ T-621/14, ECLI:EU:T:2015:427 Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Infocit v OHMI – Din (Dinkool): ECFI 24 Jun 2015

Lidl Stiftung v OHMI – Horno Del Espinar (Castello): ECFI 5 May 2015

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the figurative Community mark Castello – Earlier national figurative mark ‘Castello’ – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation No (EC) 207/2009 – Right to be heard – Second sentence of Article 75 of Regulation No … Continue reading Lidl Stiftung v OHMI – Horno Del Espinar (Castello): ECFI 5 May 2015

El Corte Ingles v OHMI – Apro Tech: ECFI 4 Feb 2015

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark APRO – Earlier national figurative mark B-PRO by Boomerang, earlier Community word mark PRO MOUNTAIN and applications for earlier Community figurative and word marks B-PRO by Boomerang and PRO OUTDOOR – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) … Continue reading El Corte Ingles v OHMI – Apro Tech: ECFI 4 Feb 2015

Oracle America v OHMI – Aava Mobile (Aava Core): ECFI 11 Dec 2014

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark AAVA CORE – Earlier Community word mark JAVA and well-known mark within the meaning of Article 6a of the Paris Convention JAVA – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – … Continue reading Oracle America v OHMI – Aava Mobile (Aava Core): ECFI 11 Dec 2014

Sherwin-Williams Sweden v OHMI – Akzo Nobel Coatings International (Arti): ECFI 11 Dec 2014

ECJ (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community trade mark ARTI – Earlier Benelux word mark ARTITUDE and international registration of the earlier Benelux trade mark ARTITUDE – Refusal to register – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the signs – Identical or highly similar goods – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation … Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Sweden v OHMI – Akzo Nobel Coatings International (Arti): ECFI 11 Dec 2014

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma v OHMI – Nepentes Pharma (Momarid): ECFI 2 Dec 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark Momarid – Earlier Community word mark LONARID – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Relevant public – Obligation to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 … Continue reading Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma v OHMI – Nepentes Pharma (Momarid): ECFI 2 Dec 2014

Max Mara Fashion Group v OHMI – Mackays Stores (M and Co): ECFI 3 Dec 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark MandCo. – Earlier Community and national figurative marks MAXandCo. – Earlier national word mark MAXandCO. – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 M Prek, P ECLI:EU:T:2014:1020, [2014] EUECJ T-272/13 Bailii … Continue reading Max Mara Fashion Group v OHMI – Mackays Stores (M and Co): ECFI 3 Dec 2014

Cantina Broglie 1 v OHMI – Camera Di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato E Agricoltura Di Verona (Ripassa Zenato): ECFI 27 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark Ripassa ZENATO – Earlier national word mark RIPASSO – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No. 207 / 2009 T-154/11, [2014] EUECJ T-154/11, ECLI: EU: T: 2014 997 Bailii … Continue reading Cantina Broglie 1 v OHMI – Camera Di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato E Agricoltura Di Verona (Ripassa Zenato): ECFI 27 Nov 2014

Cantina Broglie 1 v OHMI – Camera Di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato E Agricoltura Di Verona (Zenato Ripassa): ECFI 27 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark ZENATO Ripassa – Earlier national word mark RIPASSO – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No. 207 / 2009 T-153/11, [2014] EUECJ T-153/11, ECLI: EU: T: 2014 998 Bailii … Continue reading Cantina Broglie 1 v OHMI – Camera Di Commercio, Industria, Artigianato E Agricoltura Di Verona (Zenato Ripassa): ECFI 27 Nov 2014

Evonik Oil Additives v OHMI – BRB International (Viscotech): ECFI 19 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark Viscotech – national and international word marks earlier VISCOPLEX – Proof of the territorial scope and validity of an earlier international brand – Rule 19, paragraph 2, and Rule 20 paragraph 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 – Relative ground … Continue reading Evonik Oil Additives v OHMI – BRB International (Viscotech): ECFI 19 Nov 2014

Repsol v OHMI – Argiles (Electrolinera): ECFI 18 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark Electrolinera – Earlier national word mark Electrolinera – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 207 / 2009 S. Papasavvas, P T-308/13, [2014] EUECJ T-308/13 Bailii Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Repsol v OHMI – Argiles (Electrolinera): ECFI 18 Nov 2014

Natura Selection v OHMI – AFOI Anezoulaki (Natur): ECFI 13 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark natur – Earlier application for the figurative mark natura – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 M. van der Woude, P T-549/10, [2014] EUECJ T-549/10, ECLI:EU:T:2014:949 Bailii Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Natura Selection v OHMI – AFOI Anezoulaki (Natur): ECFI 13 Nov 2014

URB Rulmenti Suceava v OHMI – Adiguzel (URB): ECFI 7 Nov 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark URB – Earlier national collective word mark URB and earlier national collective figurative mark URB – Absolute ground for refusal – No bad faith on the part of the proprietor of the Community trade mark – Article 52(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading URB Rulmenti Suceava v OHMI – Adiguzel (URB): ECFI 7 Nov 2014

Novartis v OHMI – Tenimenti Angelini (Linex): ECFI 16 Oct 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark LINEX – Earlier national word mark LINES PERLA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 76(1), in fine, of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation No 207/2009 A. Dittrich (Rapporteur), P T-444/12, [2014] … Continue reading Novartis v OHMI – Tenimenti Angelini (Linex): ECFI 16 Oct 2014

Junited Autoglas Deutschland v OHMI – Belron Hungary (United Autoglas) (Judgment): ECFI 16 Oct 2014

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark United Autoglas – Earlier national figurative mark AUTOGLASS – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 A. Dittrich (Rapporteur), P T-297/13, [2014] EUECJ T-297/13, ECLI:EU:T:2014:893 Bailii European Cited by: Cited – Starbucks … Continue reading Junited Autoglas Deutschland v OHMI – Belron Hungary (United Autoglas) (Judgment): ECFI 16 Oct 2014

Skysoft Computersysteme v OHMI – British Sky Broadcasting Group And Sky Ip International (Skysoft): ECFI 15 Oct 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark SKYSOFT – Earlier Community word mark SKY – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 M. Prek, P T-262/13, [2014] EUECJ T-262/13 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 8(1)(b) European, Intellectual Property … Continue reading Skysoft Computersysteme v OHMI – British Sky Broadcasting Group And Sky Ip International (Skysoft): ECFI 15 Oct 2014

Laboratoires Polive v OHMIi – Arbora and Ausonia (Dodie): ECFI 8 Oct 2014

ECFI (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark DODIE – Earlier national word mark DODOT – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Power to alter decisions G. Berardis (Rapporteur), P T-77/13, [2014] EUECJ T-77/13, ECLI:EU:T:2014:862 Bailii Regulation … Continue reading Laboratoires Polive v OHMIi – Arbora and Ausonia (Dodie): ECFI 8 Oct 2014

Laboratoires Polive v OHMI – Arbora and Ausonia (Dodie): ECFI 8 Oct 2014

ECFI (Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark dodie – Earlier national word marks DODOT – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-122/13, [2014] EUECJ T-122/13, ECLI:EU:T:2014:863 Bailii Cited by: See Also – Laboratoires Polive v OHMIi – … Continue reading Laboratoires Polive v OHMI – Arbora and Ausonia (Dodie): ECFI 8 Oct 2014

Tifosi Optics v OHMI – Tom Tailor (T): ECFI 7 Oct 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark T – Earlier Community figurative mark T – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 H. Kanninen, P T-531/12, [2014] EUECJ T-531/12, ECLI:EU:T:2014:855 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 8(1)(b) European, Intellectual … Continue reading Tifosi Optics v OHMI – Tom Tailor (T): ECFI 7 Oct 2014

Lausitzer Fruchteverarbeitung v OHMI – Rivella International (Holzmichel): ECFI 1 Oct 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark Holzmichel – international figurative marks Michel and Michel POWER – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 T-263/13, [2014] EUECJ T-263/13 Bailii Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 8(1)(b) European, … Continue reading Lausitzer Fruchteverarbeitung v OHMI – Rivella International (Holzmichel): ECFI 1 Oct 2014

Arnoldo Mondadori Editore v OHMI – Grazia Equity (Grazia): ECFI 26 Sep 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark GRAZIA – Earlier national figurative mark GRAZIA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Lack of similarity between the goods – Article 8(5) of Regulation No 207/2009 – Reputation … Continue reading Arnoldo Mondadori Editore v OHMI – Grazia Equity (Grazia): ECFI 26 Sep 2014

Ted-Invest v OHMI – Scandia Down (Sensi Scandia): ECFI 25 Sep 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark sensi scandia – Earlier Community word mark SCANDIA HOME – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) and Article 53(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 S. Frimodt Nielsen, P T-516/12, [2014] EUECJ T-516/12, ECLI:EU:T:2014:811 Bailii Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Ted-Invest v OHMI – Scandia Down (Sensi Scandia): ECFI 25 Sep 2014

Nuna International v OHMI – Nanunana Joachim Hoepp (Nuna): ECFI 23 Sep 2014

ECFI Judgment – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark nuna – Earlier Community word marks NANA and NANU-NANA – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity between the goods – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 S. Papasavvas, P T-195/12, [2014] EUECJ … Continue reading Nuna International v OHMI – Nanunana Joachim Hoepp (Nuna): ECFI 23 Sep 2014