Julius Stobbs

Merck Germany and Merck US were related entities in the 17th century. They started operating independently from early 19th century. Both parties have been coexisting in the market using the MERCK…

Vehicle radiator grills used to be very basic and there mainly as a necessity. But in recent years, car manufacturers have put extra thought into it and it is a key part of the overall look…

The CJEU in Sanchez Romero Carvajal Jabugo S.A.U. (“SRCJ”) v Embutidos Monells S.A. (“Monells”), looked into the limitations of the principle of acquiescence as set out by Article 9 of Directive 2015…

A decision involving several parties, Portobello Road market and the Crown sounds like the start of a bad joke. In a fairly lengthy IPEC judgment, Master Kaye navigated several interlinking issues,…

The Background: VAGISIL v VAGISAN In the long-running dispute between Combe International LLC, owner of the well-known feminine hygiene brand VAGISIL, and German pharmaceutical company Dr. August…

 The General Court did not agree with the arguments raised by the Applicant (VistaJet ltd.) in support of their challenge of the First Board of Appeal decision[1]. The mark was found to be too…

 A recent Court of Appeal decision revolved around the fast-food chain, Morley’s, and use of a similar trade mark by a lesser-known chain called Metro’s (including seven franchisees). Given the…

Deutsche Telekom’s Benelux trademark registration for a magenta colour mark was invalidated by the Benelux Office for Intellectual Property (BOIP) because it was unable to prove acquired…

In a recent dispute concerning the use of the geographical indication (GI) and Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) “Salaparuta” for Sicilian wine, the Italian Supreme Court has deferred to the…