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Proof of use criteria for EUTM

The European Union legislation on trade marks establishes an obligation for the owner of a registered trade mark to use that mark in a genuine manner in the market in order to keep…

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DOMAIN NAME PROTECTION AND RECOVERY

Nowadays, the rapid growth of e-commerce has been a responsible factor in the need of domain name protection. What is a domain name? A domain name is a unique, easy-to- remember,…

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EUTM opposition grounds: comments on Art. 8.3 EUTMR (unauthorized agent’s filing)

When it comes to trademark legislation, there are distinctive criteria that serve the purpose of eliminating unfair advantages or abusive commercial practices that increase the presence of TM applications or registrations violating…

Music orphan works

Orphan works database and out-of-commerce works portal

The legal dilemmas concerning orphan works, which refer to works binded by copyright protection but are void of any traceable author or right holder, have become especially relevant within the…

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Virtual Trademarks moving to the Metaverse

The Metaverse is a digital ecosystem, where people can experience, through an "avatar" of theirselves, e.g. virtual concerts, trips, conferences, shopping sessions, etc. while interacting in real-time with family, friends, and colleagues.…

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THE EVOLUTION OF IP IN THE HISTORY

It is fascinating and astonishing to discover how the sense of protection of human creativity and inventiveness had arisen since the development of civilization. In fact, the history of Intellectual…

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Mariah Carey’s “BLACK IRISH” EUTM application rejected by the EUIPO

In a recent case at the EUIPO’s Board of Appeals, singer Mariah Carey was refused trademark protection in the EU for the word mark (sign) “BLACK IRISH” for goods in…

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New EUIPO Examination Guidelines enter into force

The EUIPO has revised its Examination Guidelines for European Union Trade Marks (EUTM) and Registered Community Designs (RCD). The new edition entered into force on 1 March 2021, following the…

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“RICCOTTA” tastes like “Ricotta”…EUIPO BoA says…

"RICCOTTA" tastes like "Ricotta"...EUIPO's BoA says... The EUIPO's Board of Appeals confirmed a contested decision issued by the examination division and refused trademark protection for the stylised word "RICCOTTA" (with double "c") on the…

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Diet Prada being sued by Dolce & Gabbana following racist controversy

In 2018, the Milan fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, released promotional videos that were part of the #DGLovesChina campaign to try to gain a foothold in the Asian market, which would…

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EUIPO helps financing your Trademark and Designs

Application is open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the EU to apply for financing their IP protection in the European Union. The application window is open through…

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WIPO PROOF: The new WIPO tool for Digital Proof

The creative process behind a new business idea may imply the sharing of valuable documents with third parties, or just the publication of such material on the Internet, so large amounts…

EU trademark “RADIO IN STORE” cancelled by the EUIPO BOA for class 38 services (R1495/2022-2)

A quick Guide to EUTM Conversion Procedures Across European IP offices

Trademark Registration in Europe: Advantages and Considerations