Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Nature of the goods and services"

Selected cases

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.: R0065/2009-2

Decision date: 04 Nov, 2011

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Dissimilarity of signs, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, Phonetic dissimilarity, Reputation, Visual dissimilarity

Case no.: R0617/2015-1

Decision date: 28 Jan, 2016

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Figurative element, Figurative trade mark, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, Phonetic similarity, Purpose of the goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R 1023/2016-4

Decision date: 13 Feb, 2017

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Complementary evidence, Conceptual similarity, Database printout, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, New submission on appeal, Phonetic similarity, Press articles, Proof of use, Purpose of the goods and services, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Substantiation of earlier right, Visual similarity, Weak element

Case no.: R0335/2010-1

Decision date: 14 Oct, 2010

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Nature of the goods and services, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R1870/2010-1

Decision date: 19 Jul, 2011

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Dissimilarity of signs, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services