EUIPO “Diamond” is unlikely to be universally perceived as a laudatory element
Assessment of the similarity between two marks means more than taking into consideration just one component of a composi...
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EUIPO The sign ‘GOOD-NITE’ is descriptive with regard to medicines in Class 5 – 2
A trade mark consisting of a neologism or a word composed of elements each of which is descriptive of characteristics of...
EUIPO The sign ‘GOOD-NITE’ is descriptive with regard to medicines in Class 5 – 1
As regards the meaning of the word element ‘nite’, it will naturally be associated by the English-speaking public with t...
EUIPO Verbal element ‘viento’ is clearly secondary in the visual perception of the sign – 2
The signs’ strong similarities stem from their figurative elements depicting an anchor within a circle, drawn up in the ...
EUIPO Verbal element ‘viento’ is clearly secondary in the visual perception of the sign – 1
When signs consist of both verbal and figurative components, in principle, the verbal component of the sign usually has ...
EUIPO “C6” is Confusable with “C4” for Enegy drinks
Aurally, the earlier mark will be pronounced as ‘C4’ and the contested sign as ‘C6’. The figurative element of the conte...
EUIPO A mere promotional statement that highlights the provider’s commitment to excellence
The colours in the sign applied for (i.e. yellow and black), cannot detract the relevant public’s attention from the sem...
EUIPO Combination of colours’ distinctiveness still under scrutiny – 2
In order for combinations of colours which are the subject of an application for registration of a trade mark, claimed i...
EUIPO Combination of colours’ distinctiveness still under scrutiny – 1
It must be noted that, although Article 7(1)(b) of Regulation 2017/1001 does not differentiate according to types of sig...
EUIPO Blue rhombus with curved sides and slightly rounded edges lacks distinctive character
Consumers typically will not pay attention to nuances if they are confronted with an otherwise basic geometrical shape, ...