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Same letter, different graphical depiction – not enough for likelihood of confusion without the same concept

The Board of Appeal (BoA) notes that the overall visual impression of the signs, even if both are perceived as containin...
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A potential head of damage – dilution

L’Oréal v Bellure (Case C-487/07), CJEUAs regards detriment to the distinctive character of the mark, also referred to a...
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EUIPO rejects Thom Browne’s four-stripe position mark

EUIPO Case no. 018980277Thom Browne, Inc. filed EU Application No. 018980277 for the below four-stripe design mark as a ...
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Colour combination of red and white lacks distinctive character for baked goods and confectionery

26/03/2025, T‑1096/23, RED, EU:T:2025:330The General Court (GC) points out that the perception of the public is not the ...
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Proof of use: Colour added, but character unchanged

The use in colour of the mark registered in black and white does not alter the distinctive character of that mark, where...
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Shape of a bejewelled eagle head is not distinctive for jewellery

As the alleged differences are insignificant and/or not readily perceptible, the shape in question cannot be sufficientl...
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Conflict between the design of snack packaging and an earlier trade mark for snacks

The earlier trade mark is a figurative mark consisting of the stylised uppercase letters ‘KRAX’, arranged in descending ...