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Henkel v OHMI: ECJ 29 Apr 2004

Appeal – Community trade mark – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Three-dimensional shelves for washing machines or dishwashers – Absolute ground for refusal to register – Distinctive character Citations: C-457/01, [2004] EUECJ C-457/01P Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 26 November 2022; Ref: scu.213797

OHIM v Borco-Marken-Import Matthiesen: ECJ 9 Sep 2010

Appeal – Community trade mark – Application for registration of the figurative sign ‘a’ – Absolute grounds for refusal – Distinctive character – Mark consisting of a single letter Citations: [2010] EUECJ C-265/09 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Citing: Opinion – OHIM v Borco-Marken-Import Matthiesen ECJ 6-May-2010 (Intellectual Property) Opinion – Appeal Community trade mark Sign … Continue reading OHIM v Borco-Marken-Import Matthiesen: ECJ 9 Sep 2010

Majtczak, Feng Shen Technology Co. Ltd, v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market: ECJ 7 Feb 2013

ECJ Appeals – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 51(1)(b) – Applicant’s bad faith when filing the Community trade mark – Figurative mark ‘FS’ – Application for a declaration of invalidity Judges: A. Rosas, P Citations: C-266/12, [2013] EUECJ C-266/12 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Majtczak, Feng Shen Technology Co. Ltd, v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market: ECJ 7 Feb 2013

Anheuser-Busch v Budejovicky Budvar: ECJ 29 Mar 2011

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 8(4) – Application for registration of the word and figurative mark BUD – Opposition – Indication of geographical origin ‘bud’ – Protection under the Lisbon Agreement and bilateral treaties between two Member States – Use in the course of trade – Sign … Continue reading Anheuser-Busch v Budejovicky Budvar: ECJ 29 Mar 2011

Promed v EUIPO – Centrumelektroniki (Promed) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 9 Dec 2020

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark Promed – Absolute ground for refusal – No distinctive character – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-30/20, [2020] EUECJ T-30/20 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European European Updated: 09 November 2022; Ref: scu.660747

Louis Vuitton Malletier v EUIPO – Wisniewski (Representation D’Un Motif A Damier II) (Judgment): ECFI 19 Oct 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Figurative mark representing a chequerboard pattern – Absolute ground for invalidity – No distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7(3) and Article 51(2) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 7(3) and Article 59(2) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Overall … Continue reading Louis Vuitton Malletier v EUIPO – Wisniewski (Representation D’Un Motif A Damier II) (Judgment): ECFI 19 Oct 2022

H and H v EUIPO – Giuliani (Swisse) (Judgment): ECFI 19 Oct 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark Swisse – Absolute grounds for invalidity – Article 51(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 59(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – No distinctive character – Trade mark of such a nature as to deceive the public – State emblem – … Continue reading H and H v EUIPO – Giuliani (Swisse) (Judgment): ECFI 19 Oct 2022

I Marchi Italiani And Basile v OHMI – Osra (B. Antonio Basile 1952): ECFI 28 Jun 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark B. Antonio Basile 1952 – Earlier national word mark BASILE – Relative ground for refusal – Limitation in consequence of acquiescence – Article 53(2) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 54(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1) … Continue reading I Marchi Italiani And Basile v OHMI – Osra (B. Antonio Basile 1952): ECFI 28 Jun 2012

Basile And I Marchi Italiani v OHMI – Osra (B. Antonio Basile 1952): ECFI 28 Jun 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community figurative mark B. Antonio Basile 1952 – Earlier national word mark BASILE – Relative ground for refusal – Foreclosure by tolerance – Article 53, paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 54, paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009] – Likelihood of confusion – … Continue reading Basile And I Marchi Italiani v OHMI – Osra (B. Antonio Basile 1952): ECFI 28 Jun 2012

Special Effects Ltd v L’Oreal Sa and Another: CA 12 Jan 2007

The defendants had opposed the grant of the trade mark which they were now accused of infringing. The claimants said that having failed at the opposition stage, they were now estopped from challenging the validity of the mark. Held: It was not an abuse of process for L’Oreal to raise by way of defence or … Continue reading Special Effects Ltd v L’Oreal Sa and Another: CA 12 Jan 2007

Forex Bank v EUIPO – Coino UK (Forex) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Dec 2020

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark FOREX – Declaration of partial invalidity – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2020:583, T-26/20, [2020] EUECJ T-26/20 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 31 October 2022; … Continue reading Forex Bank v EUIPO – Coino UK (Forex) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment): ECFI 2 Dec 2020

Nokia Corporation v Revenue and Customs: ChD 27 Jul 2009

Nokia sought judicial review of a decision of the Commissioners to release a consignment of goods which it said were infringing counterfeits of its own models. The Commissioners said that in the absence of evidence that they were intended for distribution within the EU, it had no power to detain them. The goods were agreed … Continue reading Nokia Corporation v Revenue and Customs: ChD 27 Jul 2009

OHIM v Nike International: ECJ 19 Jan 2012

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 58 – Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 – Rules 49 and 50 – Word mark R10 – Opposition – Assignment – Admissibility of an appeal – Concept of ‘person entitled to appeal’ – Applicability of the OHIM Guidelines Judges: J.N. Cunha Rodrigues, P … Continue reading OHIM v Nike International: ECJ 19 Jan 2012

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

Dm-Drogerie Markt v OHMI – Distribuciones Mylar (DM): ECFI 9 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark dm – Earlier national figurative mark dm – Administrative procedure – Decisions of the Opposition Divisions – Revocation – Correction of clerical errors – Legally non-existent measure – Admissibility of appeals before the Board of Appeal – Time-limit for filing an … Continue reading Dm-Drogerie Markt v OHMI – Distribuciones Mylar (DM): ECFI 9 Sep 2011

Zino Davidoff v OHMI – Kleinakis Kai Sia (Good Life): ECFI 15 Jul 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark GOOD LIFE – Earlier national word mark GOOD LIFE – Genuine use of the earlier mark – Duty of diligence – Article 74(1) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 76(1) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-108/08, [2011] EUECJ T-108/08 Links: … Continue reading Zino Davidoff v OHMI – Kleinakis Kai Sia (Good Life): ECFI 15 Jul 2011

Aldi Einkauf v Ohmi – Illinois Tools Works (Top Craft): ECFI 12 Jul 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark TOP CRAFT – Earlier national figurative marks Krafft – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009] – Genuine use … Continue reading Aldi Einkauf v Ohmi – Illinois Tools Works (Top Craft): ECFI 12 Jul 2011

Union Investment Privatfonds v Unicredito Italiano And OHIM: ECJ 16 Jun 2011

ECJ Appeals – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94- Article 8(1)(b) – Word marks UNIWEB and UniCredit Wealth Management – Opposition by the proprietor of the national word marks UNIFONDS and UNIRAK and of the national figurative mark UNIZINS – Assessment of the likelihood of confusion – Likelihood of association – Series or … Continue reading Union Investment Privatfonds v Unicredito Italiano And OHIM: ECJ 16 Jun 2011

Camper v OHMI-JC (Brothers By Camper): ECJ 30 Nov 2006

CJEU Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative trade mark BROTHERS by CAMPER – Earlier national figurative trade marks BROTHERS – Inadmissibility – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: [2006] EUECJ T-43/05 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 14 September 2022; Ref: scu.246787

Cadila Healthcare Ltd v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market (Trade Marks And Designs) (Ohim), Novartis Ag: ECJ 8 May 2013

ECJ Appeal – Article 181 of the Rules of Procedure of the Court of Justice – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 8(1)(b) – Likelihood of confusion – Word mark ZYDUS – Opposition by the proprietor of the Community trade mark ZIMBUS – Partial refusal of registration by the Board of … Continue reading Cadila Healthcare Ltd v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market (Trade Marks And Designs) (Ohim), Novartis Ag: ECJ 8 May 2013

Agencja Wydawnicza Technopol v OHIM: ECJ 10 Mar 2011

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Sign composed exclusively of numerals – Application for registration of the sign ‘1000’ as a mark in respect of brochures, periodicals and newspapers – Allegedly descriptive character of that sign – Criteria for the application of Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Obligation on OHIM to … Continue reading Agencja Wydawnicza Technopol v OHIM: ECJ 10 Mar 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

Tresplain Investments v OHMI- Hoo Hing (Golden Elephant Brand): ECFI 9 Dec 2010

ECJ Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Figurative Community trade mark Golden Elephant Brand – Non-registered national figurative mark GOLDEN ELEPHANT – Relative ground for refusal – Reference to the national law governing the earlier mark – Common-law action for passing-off – Article 74(1) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 76(1) of Regulation … Continue reading Tresplain Investments v OHMI- Hoo Hing (Golden Elephant Brand): ECFI 9 Dec 2010

L’Oreal SA, Lancome parfums et beaute and Cie, Laboratoire Garnier and Cie, L’Oreal (UK) Limited v eBay International AG, eBay Europe SARL, eBay (UK) Limited: ECJ 9 Dec 2010

ECJ Opinion – Information society – Search engine – Keyword advertising – Operator of electronic marketplace – Keywords corresponding to trade marks – Directive 89/104/EEC (‘Trade Mark directive’) – Articles 5 and 7 – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (‘Community Trade mark regulation’) – Articles 9 and 13 – Liability of an operator of electronic marketplace … Continue reading L’Oreal SA, Lancome parfums et beaute and Cie, Laboratoire Garnier and Cie, L’Oreal (UK) Limited v eBay International AG, eBay Europe SARL, eBay (UK) Limited: ECJ 9 Dec 2010

Nadine Trautwein Rolf Trautwein v OHIM (Hunter) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 9 Sep 2010

ECJ Community trade mark – Application for Community word Hunter – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7, paragraph 1 c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 7, paragraph 1 c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009] – Limitation of goods listed in the trademark application. Citations: T-505/08, [2010] EUECJ T-505/08 Links: … Continue reading Nadine Trautwein Rolf Trautwein v OHIM (Hunter) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 9 Sep 2010

ADP Gauselmann v OHMI – Maclean (Archer Maclean’s Mercury): ECFI 9 Sep 2010

Europa Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark Archer Maclean’s Mercury – Earlier national word mark Merkur – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). Citations: T-106/09, [2010] EUECJ T-106/09 Links: … Continue reading ADP Gauselmann v OHMI – Maclean (Archer Maclean’s Mercury): ECFI 9 Sep 2010

Anheuser-Busch v OHIM: ECJ 29 Jul 2010

ECJ Appeals – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Application for registration of the word mark BUDWEISER – Opposition – Article 8(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation No 40/94 – Earlier international word and figurative marks BUDWEISER and Budweiser Budvar – Genuine use of the earlier trade mark – Article 43(2) and (3) … Continue reading Anheuser-Busch v OHIM: ECJ 29 Jul 2010

Exalation v OHIM (Vektor-Lycopin): ECFI 9 Jul 2010

ECJ Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark Vektor-Lycopin – Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 7(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). Citations: T-85/08, [2010] EUECJ T-85/08 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Exalation v OHIM (Vektor-Lycopin): ECFI 9 Jul 2010

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

Stella Kunststofftechnik v OHMI – Stella Pack (Stella): ECFI 10 Dec 2009

ECJ Community trade mark Revocation proceedings Community word mark Stella Earlier opposition proceedings based on that mark Admissibility Articles 50(1) and 55(1) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Articles 51(1) and 56(1) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) Citations: T-27/09, [2009] EUECJ T-27/09 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 European, Intellectual Property Updated: 11 August … Continue reading Stella Kunststofftechnik v OHMI – Stella Pack (Stella): ECFI 10 Dec 2009

Volvo Trademark v OHMI- Grebenshikova (Solvo): ECFI 2 Dec 2009

ECJ Community trade mark Opposition proceedings Application for the Community figurative mark SOLVO Earlier Community and national word and figurative marks VOLVO Relative ground for refusal Article 8(1)(b) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009). Citations: T-434/07, [2009] EUECJ T-434/07 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Volvo Trademark v OHMI- Grebenshikova (Solvo): ECFI 2 Dec 2009

Agencja Wydawnicza Technopol v OHIM (100): ECFI 19 Nov 2009

ECJ Community trade mark Applications for Community figurative marks 100 and 300 Statement as to the scope of protection Article 38(2) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 37(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) Lack of distinctive character. Citations: T-426/07, [2009] EUECJ T-426/07 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 11 August 2022; Ref: scu.384077

BCS v OHMI – Deere And Jaune: ECFI 28 Oct 2009

ECJ Community trade mark Invalidity proceedings – Community trade mark consisting of a combination of the colours green and yellow – Absolute ground for refusal – Distinctive character acquired through use Article 7(3) and Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 7(3) and Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Relative ground … Continue reading BCS v OHMI – Deere And Jaune: ECFI 28 Oct 2009

Sunplus Technology Co. Ltd v Ohim (Trade Marks And Designs): ECJ 26 Mar 2009

Appeal Community trade mark Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Article 8(1)(b) Word and figurative mark ‘SUNPLUS’ Opposition by the proprietor of the national word marks ‘SUN’ Refusal of registration Judges: C.W.A. Timmermans, P Citations: C-21/08, [2009] EUECJ C-21/08, [2009] ETMR 46 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 05 August 2022; Ref: scu.380269

L’Oreal Sa v OHIM (Trade Mark ): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings Application for the Community word mark SPALINE – Earlier national word mark SPA Relative ground for refusal – Damage to reputation – Unfair advantage derived from the reputation of the earlier mark Use of the mark applied for without due cause Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. … Continue reading L’Oreal Sa v OHIM (Trade Mark ): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

Evets v OHMI (Danelectro): ECFI 23 Sep 2009

ECJ Community trade mark Community word mark DANELECTRO and Community figurative mark QWIK TUNE Failure to observe the time’limit for submitting a request for renewal of the trade marks Application for restitutio in integrum Reformatio in pejus Rights of the defence Right to be heard Article 61(2), second sentence of Article 73, and Article 78 … Continue reading Evets v OHMI (Danelectro): ECFI 23 Sep 2009

Scil Proteins v OHMI: ECFI 12 Nov 2008

ECJ Community trade mark Opposition proceedings Application for Community figurative mark affilene Earlier Community word mark AFFILIN Relative ground for refusal Likelihood of confusion Similarity between products Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-87/07, [2008] EUECJ T-87/07 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 8(1)(b) European, Intellectual Property Updated: 04 August 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Scil Proteins v OHMI: ECFI 12 Nov 2008

Zino Davidoff v Bundesfinanzdirektion Sudost: ECJ 2 Jul 2009

ECJ Trade marks – International registration Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Article 146 – International registration and a Community trade mark having the same effects in the Community Regulation (EC) No 1383/2003 Article 5(4) Goods suspected of infringing a trade mark Customs action Proprietor of a Community trade mark … Continue reading Zino Davidoff v Bundesfinanzdirektion Sudost: ECJ 2 Jul 2009

CFCMCEE v OHMI (P@Yweb Card) T-406/07: ECFI 20 May 2009

ECFI Community trade mark applications Community word marks P @ YWEB CARD and CARD PAYWEB absolute ground for refusal Partial lack of distinctiveness Article 7, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Citations: T-406/07, [2009] EUECJ T-406/07 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – Federal cash Credit Mutuel Centre Est Europe … Continue reading CFCMCEE v OHMI (P@Yweb Card) T-406/07: ECFI 20 May 2009

Federal cash Credit Mutuel Centre Est Europe v OHMIi (P@Yweb Card) T-405/07: ECFI 20 May 2009

ECJ Community trade mark applications Community word marks P @ YWEB CARD and CARD PAYWEB absolute ground for refusal Partial lack of distinctiveness Article 7, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Citations: T-405/07, [2009] EUECJ T-405/07 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Jurisdiction: European Cited by: See Also – CFCMCEE v OHMI … Continue reading Federal cash Credit Mutuel Centre Est Europe v OHMIi (P@Yweb Card) T-405/07: ECFI 20 May 2009

Rotter v OHMI (Forme D’Un Assemblage De Saucisses): ECFI 5 May 2009

ECJ Community trade mark – Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark Shape of an arrangement of sausages Absolute ground for refusal Lack of distinctive character Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-449/07, [2009] EUECJ T-449/07 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 24 July 2022; Ref: scu.342057

L ‘Oreal v OHMI- Spa Monopole (Spa Therapy): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark SPA THERAPY – Earlier national word mark SPA – Relative ground for refusal Likelihood of confusion Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-109/07, [2009] EUECJ T-109/07 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: 23 July 2022; Ref: scu.328033

Kaul v OHMI- Bayer (Arcol): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

ECJ Community trade mark – ‘Opposition proceedings’ – Application for the Community word mark ARCOL – ‘ Earlier Community word mark CAPOL Implementation by OHIM of a judgment annulling a decision of one of its Boards of Appeal Relative ground for refusal No likelihood of confusion Rights of the defence Article 8(1)(b), Article 61(2), Article … Continue reading Kaul v OHMI- Bayer (Arcol): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

Anheuser-Busch v OHMI- Budejovicky Budvar (Budweiser): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

ECFI Community trade mark Opposition proceedings Application for Community word mark BUDWEISER Earlier international word and figurative marks BUDWEISER and Budweiser Budvar Relative grounds for refusal Article 8(1)(a) and (b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Genuine use of the earlier trade mark Article 43(2) and (3) of Regulation No 40/94 Infringement of rights of defence … Continue reading Anheuser-Busch v OHMI- Budejovicky Budvar (Budweiser): ECFI 25 Mar 2009

Reber v OHMI – Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Sprungli (Mozart): ECFI 9 Jul 2008

Europa Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark Mozart Subject-matter of the dispute Absolute ground for refusal Descriptive character Obligation to state the reasons on which a decision is based Legitimate expectations Equal treatment Principle of legality Article 7(1)(c), Article 51(1)(a), Article 73, first sentence, and Article 74(1), first phrase, of Regulation … Continue reading Reber v OHMI – Chocoladefabriken Lindt and Sprungli (Mozart): ECFI 9 Jul 2008

Sadas v OHMI – LTJ Diffusion (Arthur Et Felicie): ECFI 24 Nov 2005

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark ARTHUR ET FELICIE – Earlier figurative mark including the word element -Arthur – Relative ground of refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-346/04, [2005] EUECJ T-346/04 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 15 … Continue reading Sadas v OHMI – LTJ Diffusion (Arthur Et Felicie): ECFI 24 Nov 2005

Eli Lilly and Company and Another v 8PM Chemist Ltd: CA 5 Feb 2008

The defendant appealed against an order refusing summary relied against a claim for trade mark infringement. The claimant’s drugs were sold internationally, but outside the EU, being sourced in Turkey, and distributed eventually through the defendant’s premises in Slough. The claimant said that there was a pretence that the goods were sourced in the UK. … Continue reading Eli Lilly and Company and Another v 8PM Chemist Ltd: CA 5 Feb 2008

GFK v OHMI-Bus (Online Bus): ECFI 24 Nov 2005

ECJ Community trade mark – Application for the Community word mark Online Bus – Earlier figurative trade mark composed of the word -BUS- and a figure made up of three interlaced triangles – Genuine use of the earlier mark – Article 15(2)(a) and Article 43(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Likelihood of … Continue reading GFK v OHMI-Bus (Online Bus): ECFI 24 Nov 2005

Simonds Farsons Cisk v Ohmi-Spa Monopole (Kinji By Spa): ECFI 24 Nov 2005

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition procedure – Application for registration of a Community figurative mark containing the verbal element -KINJI by SPA- Earlier Community word mark KINNIE – Likelihood of confusion Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 73 of Regulation No 40/94. Citations: T-3/04, [2005] EUECJ T-3/04 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European … Continue reading Simonds Farsons Cisk v Ohmi-Spa Monopole (Kinji By Spa): ECFI 24 Nov 2005

Mulhens v OHMI – Minoronzoni (Tosca Blu): ECFI 11 Jul 2007

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition procedure Application for figurative Community trade mark TOSCA BLU Earlier national word mark TOSCA Relative grounds for refusal Well-known trade mark within the meaning of Article 6 bis of the Paris Convention Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-150/04, [2007] … Continue reading Mulhens v OHMI – Minoronzoni (Tosca Blu): ECFI 11 Jul 2007

Esure Insurance Ltd v Direct Line Insurance Plc: ChD 29 Jun 2007

Both companies sold motor insurance products at a distance and used as logos and symbols either a telephone or a computer mouse, in each case on wheels. Direct line claimed the use of the mouse by esure infringed its own trademarks, and resisted registration of esure’s trade mark. Esure now appealed a ruling against it’s … Continue reading Esure Insurance Ltd v Direct Line Insurance Plc: ChD 29 Jun 2007

Devinlec Developpement Innovation Leclerc SA v Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs): ECJ 12 Jan 2006

ECJ Community trade mark – Figurative mark containing the verbal element ‘quantum’ – Opposition of the proprietor of the national figurative mark Quantieme – Relative ground of refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b), Article 15(2) and Article 43(3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: C-173/04, [2006] EUECJ C-173/04 Links: Bailii, Bailii Jurisdiction: European … Continue reading Devinlec Developpement Innovation Leclerc SA v Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs): ECJ 12 Jan 2006

Soffass v OHMI-Sodipan (Nicky): ECFI 23 Nov 2005

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark containing the verbal element -‘NICKY’ – Earlier national figurative marks containing the verbal element – ‘NOKY’ – Rejection of opposition for absence of likelihood of confusion – Annulled by the Board of Appeal – Remittal to the Opposition Division to examine whether … Continue reading Soffass v OHMI-Sodipan (Nicky): ECFI 23 Nov 2005

Biofarma v OHMI – Bausch and Lomb Pharmaceuticals (Alrex): ECFI 17 Nov 2005

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Earlier national word mark ARTEX – Application for Community word mark ALREX – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-154/03, [2005] EUECJ T-154/03 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 European, Intellectual Property Updated: 04 July … Continue reading Biofarma v OHMI – Bausch and Lomb Pharmaceuticals (Alrex): ECFI 17 Nov 2005

Storck v OHMI (Emballage D’Un Bonbon): ECFI 10 Nov 2004

ECFI Community trade mark – Figurative mark representing the form of a twisted wrapper (shape of a sweet wrapper) – Subject-matter of the application – Absolute ground for refusal – Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Distinctive character in consequence of use – Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Right to … Continue reading Storck v OHMI (Emballage D’Un Bonbon): ECFI 10 Nov 2004

Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) v OHMI – Eurim-Pharm Arzneimittel (Neurim Pharmaceuticals): ECFI 17 Sep 2008

ECJ Community trade mark Opposition proceedings Application for a Community figurative mark Neurim PHARMACEUTICALS Earlier Community and national word marks EURIM’PHARM Language of appeal proceedings Time’limits Admissibility of an appeal to the Board of Appeal Principle of proportionality Continuation of proceedings Restitutio in integrum Articles 59, 78 and 78a of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Rule … Continue reading Neurim Pharmaceuticals (1991) v OHMI – Eurim-Pharm Arzneimittel (Neurim Pharmaceuticals): ECFI 17 Sep 2008

Chalk v OHMI – Reformed Spirits Company Holdings (CRAIC): ECFI 9 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Community word mark CRAIC – Assignments – Registration of the transfer of the mark – Revocation – Articles 16, 17, 23 and 77a of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Articles 16, 17, 23 and 80 of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) and Rule 31 of Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 Citations: T-83/09, … Continue reading Chalk v OHMI – Reformed Spirits Company Holdings (CRAIC): ECFI 9 Sep 2011

Kik v Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) (OHIM): ECJ 9 Sep 2003

ECJ Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 115 – Rules in force governing languages at the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (Trade Marks and Designs) (OHIM) – Plea of illegality – Principle of non-discrimination. Citations: C-361/01, [2003] EUECJ C-361/01P Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 08 June 2022; Ref: scu.186325

Bayern Innovativ v OHMI: ECFI 11 Feb 2009

Europa Community trade mark Opposition proceedings ‘ Application for the figurative Community trade mark LifeScience ‘ Earlier Community trade mark Life Sciences Partners ‘ Relative ground for refusal ‘ Likelihood of confusion ‘ Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-413/07, [2009] EUECJ T-413/07 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 28 May 2022; … Continue reading Bayern Innovativ v OHMI: ECFI 11 Feb 2009

Freixenet v OHMI (Forme D’Une Bouteille Emerisee Noire Mate): ECFI 4 Oct 2006

ECJ Community trade mark – Shape of a frosted matt black bottle – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 7, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Lack of distinctive character – Infringement of the rights of defense – Article 73 of Regulation No 40/94 Citations: T-188/04, [2006] EUECJ T-188/04 Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading Freixenet v OHMI (Forme D’Une Bouteille Emerisee Noire Mate): ECFI 4 Oct 2006

The Smiley Company v OHMI (Representation De La Moitie D’Un Sourire De Smiley) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 29 Sep 2009

Europa Community trade mark – ‘ International registration designating the European Community Figurative mark representing half a smiley smile Absolute ground for refusal Lack of distinctive character Article 146(1) and Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 151(1) and Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009. Citations: T-139/08, [2009] EUECJ T-139/08 Links: Bailii … Continue reading The Smiley Company v OHMI (Representation De La Moitie D’Un Sourire De Smiley) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 29 Sep 2009

Osotspa v OHMI: ECFI 9 Mar 2005

(Judgment) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Earlier national and Community figurative SHARK marks – Application for Community word mark Hai – Absolute ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-33/03 Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 16 April 2022; Ref: scu.224025

Mengozzi v EUIPO – Consorzio Per La Tutela Dell’Olio Extravergine Di Oliva Toscano (Toscoro): ECFI 2 Feb 2017

ECJ (Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark TOSCORO – Earlier protected geographical indication ‘Toscano’ – Absolute ground for refusal – Article 142 of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 – Declaration of partial invalidity Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:54, [2017] EUECJ T-510/15 Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading Mengozzi v EUIPO – Consorzio Per La Tutela Dell’Olio Extravergine Di Oliva Toscano (Toscoro): ECFI 2 Feb 2017

Sky and Others (Community Trade Mark – Judgment): ECJ 29 Jan 2020

Reference for a preliminary ruling – Approximation of laws – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Articles 7 and 51 – First Directive 89/104/EEC – Articles 3 and 13 – Identification of the goods or services covered by the registration – Failure to comply with the requirements of clarity and precision – … Continue reading Sky and Others (Community Trade Mark – Judgment): ECJ 29 Jan 2020

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

Cabrera Sanchez v OHIM. El Charcutero Artesano: ECFI 13 Dec 2007

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark el charcutero artesano – Earlier national figurative mark El Charcutero – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Absence of similarity between the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Community trade mark – Definition and … Continue reading Cabrera Sanchez v OHIM. El Charcutero Artesano: ECFI 13 Dec 2007

Antartica Srl v OHIM (Trade Mark): ECJ 12 Mar 2009

Europa Appeal Community trade mark Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Article 8(5) Refusal to register Earlier trade mark of repute NASDAQ Figurative sign ‘nasdaq’ Use of the earlier mark for goods and services allegedly offered free of charge Taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or the repute of the earlier mark Relevant public. C-320/07, [2008] … Continue reading Antartica Srl v OHIM (Trade Mark): ECJ 12 Mar 2009

Lego Juris v OHMI – Mega Brands (Brique De Lego): ECFI 12 Nov 2008

ECJ Community trade mark Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark – Red Lego brick – Absolute ground for refusal – Sign which consists exclusively of the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a technical result – Article 7(1)(e)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Offers of evidence. T-270/06, [2008] EUECJ T-270/06 Bailii European … Continue reading Lego Juris v OHMI – Mega Brands (Brique De Lego): ECFI 12 Nov 2008

Simba Toys v Ohmi – Seven Towns (Forme D’Un Cube Avec Des Faces Ayant Une Structure En Grille): ECFI 25 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Three-dimensional Community trade mark – Cube with surfaces having a grid structure – Absolute grounds for refusal – First sentence of Article 76(1) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Absence of sign consisting exclusively of the shape of goods which is necessary to obtain a … Continue reading Simba Toys v Ohmi – Seven Towns (Forme D’Un Cube Avec Des Faces Ayant Une Structure En Grille): ECFI 25 Nov 2014

Intra-Presse v OHIM: ECJ 20 Nov 2014

ECJ Judgment – Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 8(1)(b) – Article 8(5) – Word mark GOLDEN BALLS – Opposition by the proprietor of the earlier Community word mark BALLON D’OR – Relevant public – Similarity of the signs – Likelihood of confusion C. Toader, Acting P C-581/13, [2014] … Continue reading Intra-Presse v OHIM: ECJ 20 Nov 2014

VF International v EUIPO – National Geographic Society (National Geographic) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment) T-518/20: ECFI 10 Nov 2021

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC – Earlier non-registered mark GEOGRAPHIC – Relative ground for refusal – Use in the course of trade of a sign of more than mere local significance – Article 8(4) and Article 52(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(4) and Article 60(1)(c) … Continue reading VF International v EUIPO – National Geographic Society (National Geographic) (EU Trade Mark – Judgment) T-518/20: ECFI 10 Nov 2021

Cadila Healthcare v OHMI – Novartis (Zydus): ECFI 15 Mar 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community word mark ZYDUS – Earlier Community word mark ZIMBUS – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the goods – Similarity of the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Cadila Healthcare v OHMI – Novartis (Zydus): ECFI 15 Mar 2012

Eden v OHMI (Judgment): ECFI 27 Oct 2005

Europa Community trade mark – Olfactory mark: Smell of ripe strawberries – Absolute ground for refusal – Sign not capable of being represented graphically – Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94. Citations: T-305/04 Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 05 December 2022; Ref: scu.234762

OHIM v Borco-Marken-Import Matthiesen: ECJ 6 May 2010

(Intellectual Property) Opinion – Appeal Community trade mark Sign consisting of one letter Absolute grounds for refusal of registration Regulation (EC) No 40/94 Article 7(1)(b) Distinctive character Method of assessment Examination, based on the facts, in relation to the goods or services specified in the application for registration Citations: C-265/09, [2010] EUECJ C-265/09 – O … Continue reading OHIM v Borco-Marken-Import Matthiesen: ECJ 6 May 2010

Colloseum Holding Ag v Levi Strauss and Co: ECJ 18 Apr 2013

ECJ Trade marks – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 15(1) – Definition of ‘genuine use’ – Trade mark used only as one element of a composite mark or in conjunction with another mark Judges: T von Danwitz, P Citations: C-12/12, [2013] EUECJ C-12/12 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 15(1) Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Colloseum Holding Ag v Levi Strauss and Co: ECJ 18 Apr 2013

Rubinstein And L’Oreal v OHIM: ECJ 10 May 2012

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 8(5) – Community word marks BOTOLIST and BOTOCYL – Community and national figurative and word marks BOTOX – Declaration of invalidity – Relative grounds for refusal – Damage to reputation Judges: A. Tizzano, P Citations: C-100/11, [2012] EUECJ C-100/11 – P Links: … Continue reading Rubinstein And L’Oreal v OHIM: ECJ 10 May 2012

Ifemy’s v OHMI – Dada and Co Kids (Dada and Co. Kids) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 15 Mar 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark Dada and Co. kids – Earlier national word mark DADA – Relative ground for refusal – Absence of 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) … Continue reading Ifemy’s v OHMI – Dada and Co Kids (Dada and Co. Kids) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 15 Mar 2011

Jager and Polacek v OHIM: ECJ 18 Oct 2012

Appeal – Community trade mark – Opposition – Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 – Rule 18(1) – Legal nature of a communication from OHIM informing a party that an opposition has been found to be admissible – Right to an effective legal remedy Citations: [2012] EUECJ C-402/11 Links: Bailii, Bailii Jurisdiction: European Citing: Opinion – Jager … Continue reading Jager and Polacek v OHIM: ECJ 18 Oct 2012

United States Polo Association, v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market: ECJ 6 Sep 2012

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 8(1)(b) – Likelihood of confusion – Word mark ‘U.S. POLO ASSN.’ – Opposition by the holder of the earlier word mark ‘POLO-POLO’ Judges: Safjan P Citations: C-327/11, [2012] EUECJ C-327/11 Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 8(1)(b) European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading United States Polo Association, v Office For Harmonisation In The Internal Market: ECJ 6 Sep 2012

Caixa Geral De Depositos v OHMI – Caixa D’Estalvis I Pensions De Barcelona (‘La Caixa’): ECFI 13 Jul 2012

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark the caixa – Portuguese earlier word mark CAIXA – Earlier national word and figurative marks – No likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1, sub b) of Regulation (EC ) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1, sub b) of Regulation … Continue reading Caixa Geral De Depositos v OHMI – Caixa D’Estalvis I Pensions De Barcelona (‘La Caixa’): ECFI 13 Jul 2012

Xxxlutz Marken v OHIM: ECJ 28 Jun 2012

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Figurative mark Linea Natura Natur hat immer Stil – Opposition by the proprietor of the Community figurative mark natura selection – Relative grounds for refusal – Likelihood of confusion Citations: C-306/11, [2012] EUECJ C-306/11 – P Links: Bailii Statutes: Regulation (EC) No 40/94 … Continue reading Xxxlutz Marken v OHIM: ECJ 28 Jun 2012

Rubinstein And L’Oreal v OHIM: ECJ 16 Feb 2012

ECJ Opinion – Appeal – Community trade mark – Trade mark which has a reputation for the purposes of Article 8(5) of Regulation No 40/94 – Conditions governing protection – Invalidity proceedings – Rule 38 of Regulation No 2868/95 – Obligation to produce, in the language of the proceedings, the documents supporting the application for … Continue reading Rubinstein And L’Oreal v OHIM: ECJ 16 Feb 2012

Storck v OHIM C-24/05: ECJ 22 Jun 2006

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Article 7(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Absolute ground for refusal to register – Three-dimensional mark – Three-dimensional shape of a light-brown sweet – Distinctive character. Citations: C-24/05, [2006] EUECJ C-24/05 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 27 October 2022; Ref: scu.243011

Storck v OHIM C-25/05: ECJ 22 Jun 2006

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Article 7(1)(b) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Absolute ground for refusal to register – Figurative mark – Representation of a gold-coloured sweet wrapper – Distinctive character. Citations: C-25/05, [2006] EUECJ C-25/05 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 27 October 2022; Ref: scu.243012

Accenture Global Services v OHMI – Silver Creek Properties (Acsensa) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 7 Oct 2010

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark acsensa – Earlier Community and national word and figurative marks ACCENTURE and accenture – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity of signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Accenture Global Services v OHMI – Silver Creek Properties (Acsensa) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 7 Oct 2010

El Corte Ingles v OHMI Gonzalez Cabello (Mundicor) (Intellectual Property): ECJ 17 Mar 2004

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Earlier word marks MUNDICOLOR – Application for Community word mark MUNDICOR – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94, Citations: T-184/02, [2004] EUECJ T-184/02 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 07 October 2022; Ref: scu.213792

El Corte Ingles v OHMI- Abril Sanchez and Ricote Saugar (Boomerang): ECFI 17 Jun 2008

ECFI Community trade mark Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of the Community figurative mark BoomerangTV – Earlier national and Community word and figurative marks BOOMERANG and Boomerang Relative grounds for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No well-known trade mark within the meaning of Article 6bis of the Paris Convention – No damage … Continue reading El Corte Ingles v OHMI- Abril Sanchez and Ricote Saugar (Boomerang): ECFI 17 Jun 2008

Rehbein v OHMI – Dias Martinho (Outburst): ECFI 28 Mar 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of the Community figurative mark OUTBURST – Earlier national word mark OUTBURST – Genuine use of the earlier trade mark – Article 43(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 42(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Production of evidence … Continue reading Rehbein v OHMI – Dias Martinho (Outburst): ECFI 28 Mar 2012

Hipp v OHMI – Nestle (Bebio): ECFI 28 Mar 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark Bebio – Earlier Community word mark and international word mark BEBA – Partial refusal of registration – 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: Papasavvas P Citations: T-41/09, [2012] … Continue reading Hipp v OHMI – Nestle (Bebio): ECFI 28 Mar 2012