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A trademark dispute was adjudicated by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), in which “Фаст Трак” ЕООД was involved as an opponent, represented by IP Consulting. The dispute arrised over European Union Trademark (EUTM) application No. 18 408 531 for the figurative mark “ERTHA.” The claim of the opponent, supported by IP Consulting was…
The “Metaverse food” case was reviewed by the Board of Appeal of EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office), which ultimately rejected the trademark application.
The “Case law bit: Shoppi” on the EUIPO Academy platform addresses the trademark dispute involving Community trademark “Shopify” and its registered classes 9, 35, 36 and 42. The case analysis emphasizes the criteria for assessing the likelihood of confusion (LOC) between trademarks, particularly highlighting the importance of the distinctiveness of earlier marks.
The “Case law bit: Banksy’s monkey” on EUIPO Academy Learning Portal discusses the improper trademark registration of Banksy’s “Monkey Sign” artwork. This case illustrates that the trademark was registered with the intent to misuse the system rather than for legitimate commercial purposes. The decision highlights that the registrant aimed to exploit the trade mark system…
Romania will officially join the Unitary Patent System on September 1, 2024, after depositing its instrument of ratification on May 31, 2024.
IP Consulting Ltd. represented their client, “бпо България” ЕООД, in the EUIPO Opposition No B 3 189 913. The case involved an opposition filed by Stichting BDO against the European Union trade mark application No 18 790 922 (figurative mark), which was based on the earlier European Union trade mark registration No 2 419 778…
The ratification of the Validation Agreement by the parliament of Georgia completed the negotiation process between Georgia and the European Patent Office, which was launched in 2012.
A new Nice Trade Mark Classification system will come into force on 1 January 2024. The 45 classes of goods and services have been updated. The changes seek to align the Nice classification with the evolving landscape of inventions and technological advancements and societal changes, ecological awareness and the increasing importance of mental health. According…
IP Consulting Ltd. represented Phiacademy Doo Beograd in the EUIPO Opposition No B 3 181 492. The case involved an opposition filed by Phiacademy Doo Beograd against the European Union trade mark application No 18 722 371 (figurative mark), which was based on the earlier international trade mark registration designating Ireland No 1 511 559…
