This bulletin analyses key trademark and intellectual property updates, including the Rubik’s Cube EU trademark decision and Snapdeal’s INTA membership. It also highlights geographical indication enforcement and recent brand licensing developments.
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Part III: Descriptive Marks
This post discusses the circumstances under which descriptive trademarks can be protected in the EU, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and fair use provisions. It provides an analytical comparison with Indian and EU trademark law and sets the stage for the concluding discussion on Indian law.
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This post explores the challenges and legal frameworks surrounding the registration of smell marks as non-conventional trademarks in India, the EU, and the US. It reviews case law and statutory requirements, providing a comparative analysis of regulatory approaches.
Read more about Non-conventional Trademark-Smell marksRubik’s Cube loses EU trademark battle
The European Court of Justice has annulled the EU trademark on Rubik’s Cube, stating its shape does not warrant trademark protection. This decision clarifies the boundary between technical solutions and trademarks in European intellectual property law.
Read more about Rubik’s Cube loses EU trademark battleMcDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald’s, preventing Future Enterprises from registering ‘MacCoffee’ as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and upheld the protection of McDonald’s established reputation.
Read more about McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark DisputeTrademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”
The article discusses the trademark application for English Brexit Tea in the context of Brexit’s impact on UK intellectual property law. It provides an objective analysis of legal changes and recent trademark filings related to Brexit.
Read more about Trademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”EU Trademark law threatens Indian Generic Export Market
The EU’s revised trademark law empowers customs to seize in-transit goods, raising serious concerns for Indian generic pharmaceutical exports. This development challenges established principles of territorial trademark enforcement and threatens global access to affordable medicines.
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