Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Phonetic similarity"

Selected cases

Case no.: R0967/2022-4

Decision date: 19 Jan, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Visual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Weak element, Figurative trade mark

Case no.: 91232234

Decision date: 21 Jul, 2022

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Similarity of the marks, Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: R0474/2021-2

Decision date: 12 Jul, 2021

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/342/03

Decision date: 06 Dec, 2003

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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

Case no.: O/113/08

Decision date: 17 Apr, 2008

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Well known trade mark, Similarity of the marks, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of goods and services

Case no.: R1588/2009-4

Decision date: 14 Jun, 2011

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution of distinctiveness, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Principle of legality, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0363/2016-1

Decision date: 22 Sep, 2016

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual identity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/362/03

Decision date: 24 Dec, 2003

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Dominant element, Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/347/03

Decision date: 11 Dec, 2003

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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

Case no.: O/148/06

Decision date: 06 Aug, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion