MIND THE GAP

EUIPO

Non-hypothetical future risk of undue profit from the reputation of the ‘GAP’ brand – 5

The absence of any intent on the part of the proprietor of the contested sign to free-ride, even if established, is not ...
EUIPO

Non-hypothetical future risk of undue profit from the reputation of the ‘GAP’ brand – 4

Moreover, it claimed that the images of glamour, of a modern and relaxed style, conveyed by the earlier mark and the rep...
EUIPO

Non-hypothetical future risk of undue profit from the reputation of the ‘GAP’ brand – 3

The stronger that earlier mark’s distinctive character and reputation are, the easier it will be to accept that detrimen...
EUIPO

Non-hypothetical future risk of undue profit from the reputation of the ‘GAP’ brand – 2

As regards the concept of ‘taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or the repute of the trade mark’, also r...
EUIPO

Non-hypothetical future risk of undue profit from the reputation of the ‘GAP’ brand – 1

Visually and aurally, the contested sign incorporates the sole element constituting the earlier mark. This element is di...