Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Conceptual similarity"

Selected cases

Case no.: O/066/02

Decision date: 15 Feb, 2002

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion, Distinctiveness

Case no.: R1821/2018-1

Decision date: 27 Mar, 2019

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Reputation

Case no.: 91157315

Decision date: 06 Nov, 2007

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: 91176670

Decision date: 11 Feb, 2011

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: R1519/2006-2

Decision date: 29 Jun, 2007

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Dominant element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Principle of legality, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0155/2002-4

Decision date: 09 Mar, 2003

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Detriment to earlier mark, Dominant element, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage

Case no.: R1274/2017-1

Decision date: 29 Sep, 2017

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Evidence of use, Extent of use, Figurative element, Figurative trade mark, Nature of the goods and services, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity, Remittal from GC/CJ

Case no.: R1936/2017-2

Decision date: 28 May, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Enhanced distinctiveness, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1696/2022-4

Decision date: 02 Mar, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Visual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Conceptual similarity

Case no.: O/300/06

Decision date: 19 Nov, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Conceptual similarity, Similarity of goods and services, Phonetic similarity