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19 November 2021
The possibility to protect geographical indications as collective or individual trademarks exists, in principle, independently of the system for the protection of geographical indications...
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17 November 2021
The German Federal Court of Justice recently published a decision (Case No. I ZB 16/20) clarifying that trademark owners bear the burden of proof for public recognition of a trademark...
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28 October 2021
A protected designation of origin (“PDO”) may also be infringed by use for services. According to the ECJ in a recently published decision (C-783/19), the protection of...
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27 August 2021
The typical crack and fizz sound that occurs when opening a carbonated beverage is not registrable as a sound mark as it lacks any distinctive character. This was decided by the General...
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23 August 2021
A "Champagne Sorbet" may only bear the name "Champagne" if the taste of the sorbet is also essentially characterized by Champagne. After years of litigation up to the...
Insights and Analysis
01 April 2021
In this publication which first appeared in World Trademark Review, we discuss 'green brands' - how trademark law can promote sustainable business practices and help consumers to...
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10 March 2021
The German Federal Court of Justice recently issued a decision declaring that the use of a photo of a prominent person for an editorial article infringes upon the right to one's...
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09 February 2021
In a recent ruling by the Regional Court Hamburg (Case No. 308 O 431/17), the court awarded the heirs of children's book author Astrid Lindgren a right to information, injunctive relief ...
Insights and Analysis
13 January 2021
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) concluded in a preliminary ruling on 17 December 2020 (Case C-490/19) that the protected designation of origin (PDO) of a product did not only protect...
