Brexit – Impact on EU trade marks
From 1 January 2021 (‘Exit Day’), the UK will no longer be covered by EUTMs. Here are some of the most significant practical consequences for trademark protection. A. Registered EUTMs • EUTMs registered on Exit Day will be converted automatically and at no cost into ‘comparable UK...
Book Review: “Likelihood of Confusion in Trade Mark Law” by Jeroen Muyldermans and Paul Maeyaert
by Verena von Bomhard – Published on April 6, 2020 at Kluwer Trademark Blog Jeroen Muyldermans and Paul Maeyaert, both experienced IP litigators at the renowned Belgian law firm Altius, have undertaken the humungous task of compiling, analysing, structuring and presenting the case law deriving from...
The bad faith conundrum in the EU continues – KOTON, SKY, ANN TAYLOR, NEYMAR, CAFÉ DEL MAR
by Florica Rus, Verena von Bomhard - Published on 31 October at Kluwer Trademark Blog Bad faith is on the rise – whether in reality or as a useful weapon against trade marks is another question. Recently, both the General Court (GC) and the Court of...