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Fruit of the Loom Inc v OHIM (T-514/10)
This case concerned whether use of the composite mark, FRUIT OF THE LOOM was sufficient to save a registration for FRUIT alone from a challenge on the ground of non-use. This is an interesting question and notwithstanding the supposed harmonised laws within the EU, views differ from country to country… -
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SEVEN SUMMITS: Sport Eybl & Sports Experts GmbH
This case is an appeal to the General Court from Sport Eybl & Sports Experts GmbH (‘Sports’) following the refusal of their trade mark application for SEVEN SUMMITS (Device) for goods in Class 18 based on an earlier trade mark owned by Seven SpA for the trade mark SEVEN (stylised)… -
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IP Translator: CIPA Seeks Clarity on Class Headings
On 19 June 2012, the Court of Justice gave its keenly awaited decision in the IP Translator case (the Chartered Institute of Patent Attorneys (Trade marks) [2012] EUECJ C-307/10). This was a test case, the purpose of which was to try to establish whether or not it is acceptable to… -
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EMI v Sky: A Balance of Convenience
On 25 June 2012, Mr John Baldwin QC (sitting as Deputy Judge of the Chancery Division) handed down his judgment following a hearing between the EMI (IP) Ltd and others v British Sky Broadcasting Group plc and another [2012] EWHC 1644 (Ch). -
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Galaxy Tab Does Not Infringe Apple's Design
On Monday 9 July, Judge Birss QC held that Samsung’s Galaxy Tab tablet did not infringe Apple’s Registered Community Design 000181697-0001 -
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ONEL v OMEL Genuine Use of a CTM in the Community
The Advocate General (AG) has issued his opinion in the much anticipated ONEL case on the territorial extent of use required to constitute 'genuine use' of a Community trade mark (CTM) in the Community. -
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Formula 1 Wins Appeal Against General Court in C-196/11
In April 2004, Racing-Live SAS (subsequently replaced by Global Sports Media Ltd) filed a Community trade mark application for a figurative trade mark in respect of various goods and services in classes 16, 38 and 41 including ‘magazines; books; publications; reservation of tickets for shows; arranging competitions on the Internet’. -
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'Let it Be' - Apple Corps Ltd Contest Use of BEATLE
The General Court has recently issued its judgment in the case of the objection by Apple Corps Ltd against an application to register BEATLE for a range of goods in Class 12 limited primarily to wheelchairs and other transport to assist the disabled and those with handicaps. The question for… -
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Marketing and the London 2012 Olympics
In our March 2012 newsletter, we looked at some of the principles underlying the Olympic brand and various ways in which the investment of the official partners and licensees, and thereby the Games themselves, are protected. We also gave a brief guide to some of the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of… -
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No Need to Prove Detriment to Distinctive Character
On 22 May 2012, the General Court of the European Union (GC) concluded that the proprietor of an earlier trade mark was not required to produce evidence of a change in economic behaviour of the average consumer in order to show detriment to the distinctive character of such mark for…
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