IP PlanetIs Red Bull similar to Red Dragon — a question from SwitzerlandWhat should be the level of similarity between two marks in order for the earlier to prevail in an opposition proceeding?Jun 21, 2023Jun 21, 2023
IP PlanetIs it possible for the Maltese cross to be an EU trademark?As it is well-known trademark legislation in most countries around the world prohibits trademarks consisting of or including State emblems…Jun 7, 2023Jun 7, 2023
IP PlanetCan TACO TUESDAY be a trademark in the US?As it is well-known Taco is one of the most popular Mexican street food around the world including in the US. Taco consists of a tortilla…May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
IP PlanetBurberry failed to register its famous pattern as an EU trademark for digital goodsTheoretically, patterns can be registered as trademarks which is really important for some industries such as fashion. However, not every…May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
IP PlanetDolce & Gabbana lost a trademark dispute against Ms. Dolce in JapanAccording to trademark law in most countries around the world, if one trademark has a reputation, it is famous amongst consumers, this will…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
IP PlanetHow social media influencers can deal with intellectual property rights in their activities?More or less social media influence field is a kind of business nowadays. Influencers should know many things about how to build a proper…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
IP PlanetBroadcasting background music on planes can be a copyright issue according to the EU CourtThe European Court has ruled in joined cases C‑775/21 и C‑826/21, Blue Air Aviation SA v UCMR — ADA Asociaţia pentru Drepturi de Autor a…Apr 25, 2023Apr 25, 2023
IP PlanetSuper Simon won a multimedia trademark dispute in the EURegistration of multimedia trademarks can be a challenge taking into account that they are relatively new forms of marks as well as the…Apr 19, 2023Apr 19, 2023
IP PlanetMax Verstappen lost a trademark dispute against NikeThe world champion in F1 Max Verstappen filed a trademark application in Benelux for MAX 1 in classes 25, 35, and 41.Apr 5, 2023Apr 5, 2023
IP PlanetMetaverse cannot be a trademark for physical foods and drinks in the EUMetaverse is one of the trendiest topics in recent years around the world. As a result, many companies have started to file trademarks…Apr 3, 2023Apr 3, 2023
