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EU General Court dismisses Apple’s appeal against revocation of ‘THINK DIFFERENT’ EU trade mark
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
Rating: 5
'Wonder Woman' versus 'Wonder Mum' - DC Comics’ appeal against UKIPO decision is dismissed in England and Wales High Court
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
on
Friday, March 25, 2022
Rating: 5
Basmati rice’s EU trade mark application raises questions about Brexit and oppositions on the basis of UK law
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
on
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Rating: 5
Sony 'Vita' mark loses out in genuine use revocation proceedings before EU General Court
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
on
Friday, September 24, 2021
Rating: 5
Conceptual comparison and famous names in trade mark applications - Miley Cyrus opposition overturned by General Court
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
on
Friday, July 16, 2021
Rating: 5
Bad faith, intent of parodic use and trade marks - Swatch successfully appeals 'ONE MORE THING' opposition by Apple
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
on
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Rating: 5
Acquired distinctiveness and sub-brands - Tefal ‘red dot’ mark is denied trade mark protection by UKIPO
Reviewed by Riana Harvey
on
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Rating: 5
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