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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Volkswagen v OHMI – Suzuki Motor (Swift Gti): ECFI 21 Mar 2012

ECFI (French Text) Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark SWIFT GTi – Brands International and national previous GTI – Relative grounds for refusal – Similarity of goods – Article 8, paragraph 1, sub b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1, sub b) of Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Volkswagen v OHMI – Suzuki Motor (Swift Gti): ECFI 21 Mar 2012

Tilda Riceland Private v OHMI – Siam Grains (Basmali): ECFI 18 Jan 2012

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark BASmALI – Earlier non-registered trade mark and earlier sign BASMATI – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(4) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) Citations: T-304/09, [2012] EUECJ T-304/09 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property Updated: … Continue reading Tilda Riceland Private v OHMI – Siam Grains (Basmali): ECFI 18 Jan 2012

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

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

Dornbracht v OHMI – Metaform Lucchese (Meta): ECFI 20 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word META – Earlier Community figurative mark METAFORM – Relative grounds for refusal – Similarity of goods and signs – Refusal of registration – Article 8, paragraph 1, sub b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) … Continue reading Dornbracht v OHMI – Metaform Lucchese (Meta): ECFI 20 Sep 2011

La Baronia De Turis v OHMI- Baron Philippe De Rothschild (La Baronnie): ECFI 10 Jul 2006

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark LA BARONNIE – Earlier national word mark BARONIA – Proof of use of earlier mark – Evidence produced for the first time before the Board of Appeal – Admissibility – Scope of the examination conducted by the Boards of Appeal – Articles … Continue reading La Baronia De Turis v OHMI- Baron Philippe De Rothschild (La Baronnie): ECFI 10 Jul 2006

Rintisch v OHMI – Valfleuri Pates Alimentaires (Protivital): ECFI 16 Dec 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark PROTIVITAL – Earlier national word and figurative marks PROTIPLUS, PROTI and PROTIPOWER – Late submission of documents – Discretion granted by Article 74(2) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 76(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Concept of a provision to … Continue reading Rintisch v OHMI – Valfleuri Pates Alimentaires (Protivital): ECFI 16 Dec 2011

Rintisch v OHMI – Bariatrix Europe (Proti Snack): ECFI 16 Dec 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark PROTI SNACK – Earlier national word and figurative marks PROTIPLUS, PROTI and PROTIPOWER – Late submission of documents – Discretion granted by Article 74(2) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 76(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Concept of a provision … Continue reading Rintisch v OHMI – Bariatrix Europe (Proti Snack): ECFI 16 Dec 2011

Dyson Limited v The Registrar of Trade Marks: ChD 15 May 2003

Applications for trade marks on behalf of the claimant had been rejected. Acquired distinctiveness was a significant issue, and the question of whether the appeal was a review or a rehearing was significant. In this appeal, the parties had given oral evidence, and the Registrar contended that any further appeal to the High court should … Continue reading Dyson Limited v The Registrar of Trade Marks: ChD 15 May 2003

Poloplast v OHMI – Polypipe (P): ECFI 20 Oct 2011

ECJ French Text – Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark P – Earlier Community figurative marks P and P Polypipe – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of signs – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1 … Continue reading Poloplast v OHMI – Polypipe (P): ECFI 20 Oct 2011

Bang and Olufsen v OHIM (Representation D’Un Haut-Parleur): ECFI 6 Oct 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for a three-dimensional Community trade mark – Representation of a loudspeaker – Compliance by OHIM with a judgment annulling a decision of one of its Boards of Appeal – Article 63(6) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 65(6) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Absolute ground for refusal … Continue reading Bang and Olufsen v OHIM (Representation D’Un Haut-Parleur): ECFI 6 Oct 2011

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional v OHMI – Proton Motor Fuel Cell (Pm Proton Motor): ECFI 27 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the Community figurative mark PM PROTON MOTOR – Earlier national, Benelux and Community word and figurative marks PROTON – Relative grounds for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – Lack of similarity between the goods and services – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 … Continue reading Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional v OHMI – Proton Motor Fuel Cell (Pm Proton Motor): ECFI 27 Sep 2011

Vion v OHIM (Passion For Better Food): ECFI 23 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Application for Community word mark PASSION FOR BETTER FOOD – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 7, paragraph a, b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009] Citations: T-251/08, [2011] EUECJ T-251/08 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual … Continue reading Vion v OHIM (Passion For Better Food): ECFI 23 Sep 2011

Rugen Fisch v OHMI – Schwaaner Fischwaren (Scomber Mix): ECFI 21 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word mark Scomber MIX – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7, paragraph 1 b) and c) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 7 paragraph 1 b) and c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009] Citations: T-201/09, [2011] EUECJ T-201/09 Links: Bailii Statutes: … Continue reading Rugen Fisch v OHMI – Schwaaner Fischwaren (Scomber Mix): ECFI 21 Sep 2011

Ruiz De La Prada De Sentmenat v OHMI – Quant Cosmetics Japan (Agatha Ruiz De La Prada): ECFI 13 Sep 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative mark AGATHA RUIZ DE LA PRADA – Earlier national and Community figurative marks representing a flower in black and white – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1 b) of Regulation … Continue reading Ruiz De La Prada De Sentmenat v OHMI – Quant Cosmetics Japan (Agatha Ruiz De La Prada): ECFI 13 Sep 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

Boston Scientific v OHMI – Terumo (Capio: ECFI 10 Sep 2008

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark CAPIO – Earlier national word mark CAPIOX – Relative ground for refusal – Genuine use of the mark – Article 43(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation No 40/94. Citations: T-325/06, [2008] … Continue reading Boston Scientific v OHMI – Terumo (Capio: ECFI 10 Sep 2008

Volkl v EUIPO – Marker Dalbello Volkl (International) (European Trade Mark – Judgment) 155: ECFI 7 Sep 2022

EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark Volkl – Earlier European Union word mark VOLKL – Relative ground for invalidity – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity of the goods – Article 8 , paragraph 1(b) and Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) and Article 60(1)(a)) , … Continue reading Volkl v EUIPO – Marker Dalbello Volkl (International) (European Trade Mark – Judgment) 155: ECFI 7 Sep 2022

Inex v OHMI-Wiseman (Representation D’Une Peau De Vache): ECFI 13 Jun 2006

Europa Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for a figurative mark consisting of a representation of a cowhide in black and white – Earlier national figurative trade mark comprising in part a representation of a cowhide in black and white – Distinctive character of an element of a trade mark – Absence of … Continue reading Inex v OHMI-Wiseman (Representation D’Une Peau De Vache): ECFI 13 Jun 2006

Volkl v EUIPO – Marker Dalbello Volkl (International) (European Trade Mark – Judgment) 156: ECFI 7 Sep 2022

European Union trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark Marker Volkl – Earlier European Union word mark VOLKL – Relative ground for invalidity – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity of products – Article 8(1)(b) and Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(1)(b) … Continue reading Volkl v EUIPO – Marker Dalbello Volkl (International) (European Trade Mark – Judgment) 156: ECFI 7 Sep 2022

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

Xxxlutz Marken v OHMI – Natura Selection (Linea Natura Natur Hat Immer Stil): ECFI 24 Mar 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community figurative Linea Natura Natur hat immer Stil – Earlier Community figurative mark natura selection – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of signs – Article 8, paragraph 1, b) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 [now Article 8, paragraph 1 b) … Continue reading Xxxlutz Marken v OHMI – Natura Selection (Linea Natura Natur Hat Immer Stil): ECFI 24 Mar 2011

Ferrero v OHIM: ECJ 24 Mar 2011

ECJ Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Community figurative mark TiMi KiNDERJOGHURT – Earlier word mark KINDER – Invalidity proceedings – Article 52(1)(a) – Article 8(1)(b) and (5) – Assessment of the similarity of the signs – Family of marks. Citations: C-552/09, [2011] EUECJ C-552/09 Links: Bailii European, Intellectual Property … Continue reading Ferrero v OHIM: ECJ 24 Mar 2011

Ford Motor v OHMIi – Alkar Automotive: ECFI 22 Mar 2011

ECFI Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for figurative Community trade mark CA – Earlier Community word and figurative marks KA – 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-486/07, [2011] EUECJ T-486/07 Links: … Continue reading Ford Motor v OHMIi – Alkar Automotive: ECFI 22 Mar 2011

Hesse v OHIM: ECJ 21 Jan 2016

ECJ Judgment – Appeal – Community trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Article 8(1)(b) and (5) – Word mark Carrera – Opposition by the proprietor of the national and Community word marks CARRERA – Likelihood of confusion – Reputation acquired by the earlier mark Citations: C-50/15, [2016] EUECJ C-50/15, ECLI:EU:C:2016:34 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: … Continue reading Hesse v OHIM: ECJ 21 Jan 2016

Edwin v OHIM (Intellectual Property): ECJ 27 Jan 2011

ECJ (Opinion) Appeal – Community trade mark – Word mark ‘ELIO FIORUCCI’ – Right to a name – Application for a declaration of invalidity lodged by the bearer of the patronymic included in the mark – Article 52(2)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 – Rejection of that application by the Board of Appeal – Review … Continue reading Edwin v OHIM (Intellectual Property): ECJ 27 Jan 2011

Advance Magazine Publishers v OHMI – Capela and Irmaos (Vogue) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 18 Jan 2011

ECJ Community trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for Community word mark VOGUE – Earlier national word mark VOGUE Portugal – 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) No 207/2009). Citations: T-382/08, [2011] EUECJ T-382/08 … Continue reading Advance Magazine Publishers v OHMI – Capela and Irmaos (Vogue) (Intellectual Property): ECFI 18 Jan 2011

Rubinstein v OHMI – Allergan (Botolist): ECFI 16 Dec 2010

ECFI Community trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Community word marks BOTOLIST and BOTOCYL – Earlier national figurative and word marks BOTOX – Relative ground for refusal – Damage to reputation – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 40/94 (now Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009) – Obligation to state the reasons on which … Continue reading Rubinstein v OHMI – Allergan (Botolist): ECFI 16 Dec 2010