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Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Well known trade mark"
Selected cases
Case no.: R0259/2019-2
Decision date: 02 Oct, 2020
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Well known trade mark
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.: R0651/2018-1
Decision date: 20 Feb, 2019
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Likelihood of confusion, Reputation, Well known trade mark
Case no.: O/256/08
Decision date: 15 Sep, 2008
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Enhanced distinctiveness, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Well known trade mark
Case no.: 1435454
Decision date: 30 May, 2023
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Well known trade mark
Case no.: R0091/2002-3
Decision date: 03 May, 2003
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Database printout, Dissimilarity of signs, Essential element to be translated, Likelihood of confusion, New submission on appeal, Reputation, Right to be heard, Substantiation of earlier right, Visual dissimilarity, Well known trade mark
Case no.: R0354/2012-1
Decision date: 09 Jun, 2012
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution of distinctiveness, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Tarnishment of reputation, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity, Well known trade mark
Case no.: R1934/2007-2
Decision date: 24 Nov, 2008
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Promotional material, Sales figures, Survey, Visual similarity, Well known trade mark
Case no.: R 975/2005-2
Decision date: 09 Jan, 2006
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Enhanced distinctiveness, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Well known trade mark
Case no.: O/172/03
Decision date: 24 Jun, 2003
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Enhanced distinctiveness, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Well known trade mark
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