By a judgment dated 25 March 2026, the Versailles Court of Appeal ruled on an infringement case brought by Hermès. The defendant was marketing bags imitating the famous Birkin and Kelly models…
Kazakh court decisions demonstrate an inconsistent and, at times, unpredictable approach to non-use in trademark disputes, where even limited forms of use may suffice to maintain broad protection.…
One of the most anticipated rulings of the CJEU in trade mark law this year is the one in the IKEA case (C-298/23), which concerns the widely discussed conflict between trade mark rights…
To which extent can a sign invoke heritage, age, and prestige before it crosses into deception? In the luxury sector, a trademark’s reference to a long history can signal continuity, know-how, and…
Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup of the past month's headlines, all neatly compiled for you in one convenient post. Catch up on the latest news reported by the Kluwer IP Reporter.…
Back in 2021, Oatly, a Swedish manufacturer of oat drinks, obtained a registration for the trade mark POST MILK GENERATION in the UK for goods including milk substitutes, yoghurt substitute, and…
Stay informed with our comprehensive roundup of the past month's headlines, all neatly compiled for you in one convenient post. Catch up on the latest news reported by the Kluwer IP Reporter.…
In Part I (here) we shared thoughts about the phenomenon of green branding in the EU as well as the consolidation of the interpretation by the General Court (GC) of deceptiveness to combat green…
Consumers’ awareness towards sustainability is steadily increasing (see here and here), showing a big impact on market supply. Firms that previously paid limited attention to it have begun to…
The CJEU's recent judgment in Lunapark (C-452/24) has sent shockwaves through EU trademark law by holding that national courts cannot limit trademark rights for reasons of tolerance beyond the…
