Learn more about some of the trademark issues, which have the most importance for brand owners in their brand protection efforts
Famous trademarks: A registered trademark that has become famous is granted wider protection in some jurisdictions. In the United States a famous mark is provides protection already when there is a likelihood of dilution and not only when there is a likelihood of confusion. There is no exhaustive list of requirements which must be fulfilled [...]
Read More →Trade marks with a reputation: Registered trademarks with a reputation enjoy special protection in several jurisdictions, including the EU where they are covered by article 8(5) of the Community trademark regulation. A registered trademark with a reputation enjoys protection for goods and services which are neither identical nor similar to those covered by the trademark. [...]
Read More →Well-known marks are subject to protection under Article 6Bis of the Paris Convention: ‘Article 6bis Marks: Well-Known Marks (1) The countries of the Union undertake, ex officio if their legislation so permits, or at the request of an interested party, to refuse or to cancel the registration, and to prohibit the use, of a trademark [...]
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