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German FCJ: Trademark owners bear the burden of proof for the public recognition of a trademark

The German Federal Court of Justice recently published a decision (Case No. I ZB 16/20) clarifying that trademark owners bear the burden of proof for public recognition of a trademark within the affected trade circles in...more

11/17/2021 / Acquired Distinctiveness , Burden of Proof , European Court of Justice (ECJ) , Intellectual Property Protection , Trademark Cancellation , Trademark Infringement , Trademark Litigation , Trademarks

EuGH: Geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung auch bei Benutzung für Dienstle

Eine geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung („g.U.“) kann auch durch eine unerlaubte Benutzung für Dienstleistungen verletzt sein. Der geografische Herkunftsschutz sei nicht ausschließlich auf Benutzungen im Zusammenhang mit...more

11/15/2021 / Brand , EU , European Court of Justice (ECJ) , Germany , Intellectual Property Protection , Trademark Infringement , Trademarks

ECJ: Protected Designation of Origin can also be infringed when used for services

A protected designation of origin (“PDO”) may also be infringed by use for services. According to the ECJ in a recently published decision (C-783/19), the protection of geographical indications is not exclusively limited to...more

10/28/2021 / European Court of Justice (ECJ) , Intellectual Property Protection , Trademark Infringement , Trademarks

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