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

Trade mark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union GiCapri’ a giacchett’e capri ‘- Former figurative European Union mark CAPRI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8 (1) (b) of … Continue reading Sicignano v EUIPO (EU Trade Mark): ECFI 26 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

EU Trade Mark – Judgment – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word mark THE RICH PRADA – Earlier national and international word and figurative marks PRADA – Relative grounds for refusal – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character … Continue reading Prada v EUIPO – The Rich Prada International (The Rich Prada): ECFI 5 Jun 2018

EU Trade Mark – Judgment – Appeal – EU trade mark – Applications for registration of the word mark KENZO ESTATE – Earlier EU word mark KENZO – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8(5) – Relative ground for refusal of registration – Reputation – Due cause Citations: C-85/16, [2018] EUECJ C-85/16P Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: … Continue reading Tsujimoto v EUIPO: ECJ 30 May 2018

(Judgment) European Union mark – Annulment proceedings – Verbal European Union mark SHERPA – Earlier national word mark SHERPA – Declaration of partial invalidity – Subject-matter of the dispute before the Board of Appeal – Genuine use of the mark – Article 42, paragraph 2 of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [now Article 47 (2) of … Continue reading Uribe-Etxebarria Jimenez v Euipo – Nucleo De Comunicaciones Y Control (Sherpa): ECFI 29 May 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union mycard2go – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [ Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) … Continue reading Wirecard AG v EUIPO (Mycard2Go) T-860/16: ECFI 15 May 2018

Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union mycard2go – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [ Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: T-675/16, [2018] EUECJ T-675/16 Links: … Continue reading Wirecard AG v EUIPO (Mycard2Go) T-675/16: ECFI 15 May 2018

Trademark of the European Union – Application for a mark of the three-dimensional European Union – Form of a bullet with a plurality of edges – Absolute ground for refusal – Distinctiveness – Article 7 (1) (b) of the regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [now Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2018:272, [2018] … Continue reading Triggerball v EUIPO (Forme D’Une Balle Avec Une Pluralite D’Aretes) (Judgment): ECFI 16 May 2018

Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union mycard2go – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptive character – Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [ Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: ECLI: EU: T: 2018: 266, … Continue reading Wirecard AG v EUIPO (Mycard2Go) T-676/16: ECFI 15 May 2018

Eu Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Revocation proceedings – EU figurative mark SKYLEADER – Failure to take into account evidence adduced before the Board of Appeal – Article 76(2) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [now Article 95(2) of Regulation (EU) No 2017/1001] – Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation No 207/2009 [now Article … Continue reading Skyleader v EUIPO – Sky International (Skyleader): ECFI 4 May 2018

(Judgment) European Union mark – Annulment proceedings – European Union word mark RAISE – Absolute ground for refusal – Distinctiveness – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Distinctiveness acquired through use – Article 7 (3) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7 (3) … Continue reading Raise Conseil v EUIPO – Raizers (Raise): ECFI 3 May 2018

(Eu Trade Mark – Judgment) EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Application for registration of the EU word mark MASSI – Earlier national word mark MASI – Article 56(3) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 63(3) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Res judicata – Article 53(1)(a) and Article 8(2)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 … Continue reading J-M-EV E Hijos v EUIPO – Masi (Massi): ECFI 3 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

Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Trademark application of the European Union verbal Mega Liner – Absolute grounds for refusal – Descriptive character – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) ) No 207/2009 [now Article 7 (1) (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – … Continue reading Bernard Krone Holding v EUIPO (Mega Liner): ECFI 4 May 2018

(Judgment) Trademark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Trademark application of the European Union verb LABORATOIRES MAJORELLE – Earlier European Union word mark MAJORELLE – 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) – … Continue reading Laboratoires Majorelle v EUIPO – Jardin Majorelle (Laboratoires Majorelle): ECFI 3 May 2018

EU Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – Three-dimensional EU trade mark – Shape of a part of a prosthetic hip – Figurative EU trade mark representing a part of a prosthetic hip – EU trade mark consisting in a shade of pink – Withdrawal of applications for declarations of … Continue reading Ceramtec v EUIPO – C5 Medical Werks (Forme D’Une Piece de Prothese de Hanche): ECFI 3 May 2018

Appeal – Eu Trade Mark – Opinion – Appeal – EU trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Regulation (EC) No 2868/95 – Notice of opposition filed by the proprietor of the earlier mark – Entitlement to file a notice of opposition – Registration procedure for the transfer of the earlier mark to a … Continue reading Quama Quality Management v EUIPO: ECJ 3 May 2018

Judgment – European Union mark – Procedural invalidity – European Union figurative 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] – Serious use of the earlier mark – Article … Continue reading Walfood v EUIPO – Romanov Holding (Chatka) T-248/16: ECFI 25 Apr 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU word mark HP – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 59(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation 2017/1001) … Continue reading Senetic v EUIPO – HP Hewlett Packard Group (HP) T-208/17: ECFI 24 Apr 2018

ECJ Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Trademark application of the European Union verbale WE KNOW ABRASIVES – Trademark consisting of an advertising slogan – Competence of the Board of Appeal in the case of limited use of part of the services covered by the application registration … Continue reading VSM v EUIPO (We Know Abrasives): ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Trademark application of the European Union verb MEMORAME – Trademarks of the European Union figurative earlier memorials and national earlier ones MEMORA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of products and services – … Continue reading Memora Servicios Funerarios v Euipo – Chatenoud (Memorame): ECFI 24 Apr 2018

Judgment – Trade mark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Application for a mark of the European figurative union AA AROMAS artesanales – Earlier figurative European Union trade mark Aromas PERFUMARIA Beleza em todos os sentidos – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Identity or similarity of services – Similarity … Continue reading Perfumes Y Aromas Artesanales v EUIPO – Aromas Selective (Aa Aromas Artesanales): ECFI 25 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

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – Trade mark of the European Union – Annulment proceedings – Representation of the figurative European Union representing a man in regional costume – Previous national industrial designs – Relative ground for refusal – Article 53 (2) (d) of Regulation (EC) ) No 207/2009 [now Article 60 (2) … Continue reading Menta Y Limon Decoracion v EUIPO -Ayuntamiento De Santa Cruz De La Palma(Representation D’Un Homme En Costume Regional): ECFI 24 Apr 2018

ECJ Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Invalidity proceedings – EU figurative mark hp – Absolute grounds for refusal – Article 52(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 59(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Descriptive character – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation … Continue reading Senetic v EUIPO – HP Hewlett Packard Group (HP) T-207/17: ECFI 24 Apr 2018

ECJ Judgment – Trade mark of the European Union – Annulment proceedings – European Union word mark ROMANTIK – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Lack of distinctive character acquired through use – Article 7 (1) (b)) and paragraph 3 of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7 (1) (b) and … Continue reading Romantik Hotels and Restaurants v EUIPO – Hotel Preidlhof (Romantik): ECFI 25 Apr 2018

Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union MESSI – Earlier European Union word marks MASSI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8 (1) under (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8 (1) (b) of Regulation … Continue reading Messi Cuccittini v EUIPO – J-M-Ev E Hijos (Messi): ECFI 26 Apr 2018

Judgment – European Union mark – Application for a mark of the European Union figurative 100% Pfalz – Absolute ground for refusal – Article 7 (1) (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [now Article 7, paragraph 1 (c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Obligation to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 (now … Continue reading Pfalzmarkt Fur Obst Und Gemuse v EUIPO (100% Pfalz): ECFI 26 Apr 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Application for EU word mark ONCOTYPE DX GENOMIC PROSTATE SCORE – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptiveness – Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 7(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Equal treatment Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2018:212, [2018] EUECJ T-354/17 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: … Continue reading Genomic Health v EUIPO (Oncotype Dx Genomic Prostate Score): ECFI 23 Apr 2018

Trade mark of the European Union – Application for three-dimensional European Union trade marks – Form of service station – Absolute ground for refusal – Distinctiveness – Article 65 (4) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 72 (4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Acts fully upholding the applicant’s claims – Referral decision of the Board of … Continue reading Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen v EUIPO (Forme De Station-Service): ECFI 16 Apr 2018

Eu Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark PROTICURD – Earlier national word marks PROTI and PROTIPLUS – Earlier national figurative mark Proti Power – Relative ground for refusal – Obligation to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation (EC) No … Continue reading Rintisch v EUIPO – Compagnie Laitiere Europeenne (Proticurd): ECFI 19 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

Eu Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of EU figurative mark BOBO cornet – Earlier EU figurative mark OZMO cornet – 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:2018:194, [2018] EUECJ T-648/16 Links: … Continue reading Solen Cikolata Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret v EUIPO – Zaharieva (Bobo Cornet): ECFI 17 Apr 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Order – ‘trademark of the European Union – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union Lilep – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Action manifestly … Continue reading Lackmann Fleisch – Und Feinkostfabrik v EUIPO: ECFI 12 Apr 2018

(Trade-Mark Law – Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Trade-mark law – Directive 2008/95/EC – Article 14 – Establishment a posteriori of the invalidity or revocation of a trade mark – Date on which the conditions for revocation or invalidity must be met – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – EU trade mark – Article … Continue reading Peek and Cloppenburg: ECJ 19 Apr 2018

(Judgment) Appeal – Trade mark of the European Union – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8 (4) – Article 65 – Unregistered trade name GRAND HOTEL PALLADIUM – Figurative mark containing the word elements ‘PALLADIUM PALACE IBIZA RESORT and SPA’ – Application for a declaration of invalidity based on an earlier right acquired under … Continue reading Fiesta Hotels and Resorts v EUIPO: ECJ 19 Apr 2018

Judgment – Trade mark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Trademark application of the European Union verbal holyGhost – Earlier European Union word mark HOLY – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8 (1) under (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) … Continue reading Holyghost v EUIPO – CBM (Holyghost): ECFI 20 Apr 2018

Judgment – Trademark of the European Union – Verbal trademark application HOUSE OF CARS – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [renumbered as Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Legitimate expectations – Legal certainty Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2018:193, [2018] EUECJ T-364/17 … Continue reading Bielawski v EUIPO (House of Cars): ECFI 17 Apr 2018

EU Figurative EU Trade Mark – Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark Guidego what to do next – Earlier EU word mark GUIDIGO – 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) … Continue reading Hotelbeds Spain v EUIPO Guidigo Europe (Guidego What To Do Next): ECFI 13 Mar 2018

(Judgment) – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Figurative mark K – Earlier Benelux figurative mark K – 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:2018:133, [2018] EUECJ T-824/16 Links: … Continue reading Kiosked v EUIPO – VRT (K) (Judgment): ECFI 13 Mar 2018

(Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment) Trademark of the European Union – Application for a figurative European Union mark’ – ‘Absolute grounds for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [ Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Descriptive character – Article 7 … Continue reading CinkciarzPl v EUIPO (Euro / Dollar symbols): ECFI 8 Mar 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Revocation proceedings – EU figurative mark Vieta – Genuine use of the trade mark – Decision taken following the annulment by the General Court of an earlier decision – Article 65(6) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 72(6) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) … Continue reading Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe v EUIPO – Marpefa (Vieta): ECFI 8 Feb 2018

EU Trade Mark – Invalidity Proceedings : Judgment – EU figurative mark Superior Quality Cigarettes FILTER CIGARETTES Raquel – Earlier international figurative mark Marlboro – Relative ground for refusal – Reputation – Production of evidence for the first time before the Board of Appeal – Discretion of the Board of Appeal – Article 76(2) of … Continue reading Philip Morris Brands v EUIPO – Explosal (Superior Quality Cigarettes Filter Cigarettes Raquel): ECFI 1 Feb 2018

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Figurative mark representing a crayfish – Earlier international registration of the figurative mark ????VIE SHEIKI – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now … Continue reading Kondyterska Korporatsiia ‘Roshen’ v EUIPO – Krasnyiy Oktyabr (Representation D’Une Ecrevisse): ECFI 7 Feb 2018

EU Trade Mark – Revocation Proceedings : Judgment – EU trade mark – Revocation proceedings – EU word mark Vita – Genuine use of the mark – Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 58(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Use in connection with the goods in question – Obligation to state reasons … Continue reading Sony Computer Entertainment Europe v EUIPO – Vieta Audio (Vita): ECFI 12 Dec 2017

EJ Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Word mark BURLINGTON – Earlier national word marks BURLINGTON and BURLINGTON ARCADE – Earlier EU and national figurative marks BURLINGTON ARCADE – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of … Continue reading Tulliallan Burlington v EUIPO – Burlington Fashion (Burlington) T-123/16: ECFI 6 Dec 2017

ECJ Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – International registration designating the European Union – Figurative mark BURLINGTON THE ORIGINAL – Earlier national word marks BURLINGTON and BURLINGTON ARCADE – Earlier EU and national figurative marks BURLINGTON ARCADE – Relative ground for refusal – … Continue reading Tulliallan Burlington v Euipo – Burlington Fashion (Burlington The Original): ECFI 6 Dec 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word mark MI PAD – Earlier EU word mark IPAD – Relative ground for refusal – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) – Likelihood of confusion … Continue reading Xiaomi v EUIPO – Apple (MI Pad): ECFI 5 Dec 2017

(Judgment) Trademark of the European Union – European Union word mark application Alles wird gut – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 [renumbered as Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001) Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:878, [2017] EUECJ T-622/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Sheepworld v EUIPO (Alles Wird Gut): ECFI 7 Dec 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

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

(Judgment) Trade mark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Application for a mark of the figurative European Union IST – Trademark of the former figurative European Union ISTA – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Relevant public – Similarity of the goods and of services – Similarity of signs – … Continue reading Steiniger v EUIPO- Ista Deutschland (Ist): ECFI 8 Nov 2017

(Judgment) Trade mark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of the figurative European Union mark representing a discontinuous ellipse-shaped silhouette – European earlier figurative union mark representing an ellipse – Reasons relating to of refusal – Article 8 (1) (b) and (5) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 (now Article 8 … Continue reading Oakley, Inc v EUIPO: ECFI 8 Nov 2017

(Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks Intellectual : Judgment) European Union mark – Figurative European Union mark application Take your time Pay After – No distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Obligation statement of reasons – Article 75, first sentence, of Regulation No 207/2009) Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:663, … Continue reading La Rocca v EUIPO (Take Your Time Pay After): 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

(Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks Intellectual : Judgment) EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU word 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-83/16: ECFI 26 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks : Judgment – European trade mark – Lapse proceedings – European Union word mark Boswelan – Declaration of disqualification – Article 51 (1) (a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Absence of use seriousness of the mark – Absence of just reasons for non-use Citations: T-276/16, [2017] … Continue reading Viridis Pharmaceutical v EUIPO – Hecht-Pharma (Boswelan): ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – European trade mark – Bester Opa European word mark application – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU :T:2017:610, [2017] EUECJ T-449/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 30 … Continue reading Sheepworld v EUIPO (Beste Freundin) T-449/16: ECFI 15 Sep 2017

(Judgment – European trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for a figurative European trade mark BADTORO – Earlier figurative and verbal trade marks TORO – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Similarity of the signs – Similarity products and services – Article 8 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – … Continue reading Jordi Nogues v EUIPO – Grupo Osborne (Badtoro): ECFI 20 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks Intellectual : Judgment – European trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Trade mark application of the European figurative Union Idealogistic – Earlier national word mark idea logistic – Relative ground for refusal – Likelihood of confusion – Article 8 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – … Continue reading The Logistical Approach v EUIPO – Idea Groupe (Idealogistic): ECFI 21 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – ‘European trade mark – European word mark application Bester Papa – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-451/16, [2017] EUECJ T-451/16, ECLI:EU:T:2017:608 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 30 … Continue reading Sheepworld v EUIPO (Beste Freundin) T-451/16: ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – European trade mark – European trademark application Beste Freunde – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: [2017] EUECJ T-450/16, ECLI:EU:T:2017:609 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 30 March 2022; … Continue reading Sheepworld v EUIPO (Beste Freundin) T-450/16: ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Eu Trade Mark – Articlea 8 (B) – Word Marks and Figurative Marks Including The Word Element : Judgment – Appeal – EU trade mark – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 8(1)(b) – Word marks and figurative marks including the word element ‘darjeeling’ or ‘darjeeling collection de lingerie’ – Opposition by the proprietor of … Continue reading The Tea Board v EUIPO: ECJ 20 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – European trade mark – European trademark application Beste Mama – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:606, [2017] EUECJ T-422/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual Property Updated: 30 March 2022; … Continue reading Sheepworld v Euipo (Beste Freundin) T-422/16: ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Trade Marks : Judgment – European trade mark – European trademark application Beste Freundin – Absolute ground for refusal – Lack of distinctive character – Article 7 (1) (b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: T-452/16, [2017] EUECJ T-452/16, ECLI EU: T: 2017: 614 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Sheepworld v EUIPO (Beste Freundin) T-452/16: ECFI 15 Sep 2017

Judgment – EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark NaraMaxx – Earlier national word mark MAXX – Relative ground for refusal – No likelihood of confusion – No similarity between the signs – Article 8(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:643, [2017] EUECJ T-586/15 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European … Continue reading Nara Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret v EUIPO – NBC Fourth Realty (Naramaxx): ECFI 22 Sep 2017

Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property – Trade Marks : Judgment – Trade mark of the European Union – Trade mark application of the European figurative Union INVOICE AUCTION – Absolute ground for refusal – Descriptiveness – Article 7 (1) (c) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:638, [2017] EUECJ T-789/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Invoiceauction B2B v EUIPO (Invoice Auction): ECFI 21 Sep 2017

(Judgment) Appeal – Trade mark of the European Union – Opposition proceedings – Application for registration of the figurative mark with the word element ‘meissen’ – Rejection of the opposition – Evidence submitted for the first time – Denaturation – Use Of the earlier marks – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 7 (3) – … Continue reading Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen v EUIPO: ECJ 26 Jul 2017

ECJ (Intellectual, Industrial and Commercial Property : Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling – Intellectual property – EU trade mark – Unitary character – Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Article 9(1)(b) and (c) – Uniform protection of the right conferred by an EU trade mark against the likelihood of confusion and detriment to reputation – … Continue reading Ornua Co-operative Ltd, formerly The Irish Dairy Board Co-operative Ltd v Tindale and Stanton Ltd Espana SL: ECJ 20 Jul 2017

(Eu Trade Mark – Revocation Proceedings : Judgment) EU trade mark – Revocation proceedings – EU word mark SAVANT – Genuine use of the mark – Article 51(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 207/2009 – Duty to state reasons – Article 75 of Regulation No 207/2009 Citations: ECLI:EU:T:2017:521, [2017] EUECJ T-110/16 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: European Intellectual … Continue reading Savant Systems v EUIPO – Savant Group (Savant): ECFI 18 Jul 2017