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In a decision that could provide a reference point for other jurisdictions, the court held that local consumer perception is ...

Arguably, the decision did not take the characteristics of the relevant sector into account in the examination of confusing ...

While the EUIPO found that the signs were similar only to a low degree, it concluded that MIXITELLA would take unfair ...

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The new rules are arguably of dubious legality and will be very difficult to enforce. Register for free to receive our ...

The court's directive for a ‘brand gating’ feature constitutes a significant step in protecting legitimate sellers.

Neither the shape of the mark nor its colour scheme was sufficient to confer distinctive character on the mark.

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The court found that the JPO had erred in assessing the acquired distinctiveness of the mark under Article 3(2) of the ...