In a recent decision dated March 29, 2023, the EUIPO General Court provided relevant guidance on the interpretation of the distinctive character requirement in figurative trademarks representing three-dimensional (3-D) shapes.
Facts of the proceedings
In December 2020, a European Union trademark application was filed for the following figurative sign
seeking protection for confectionery and candy
La Sezione Specializzata in materia di Impresa del Tribunale di Milano ha di recente fornito rilevanti indicazioni in materia di concorrenza sleale per imitazione servile e parassitaria ex. art. 2598 c.c. con specifico riferimento alla imitazione fra prodotti concorrenti ed alle relative metodologie di vendita.
Fatti del procedimento
La società attrice, produttrice di pannelli
In the recent decision of April 29, 2021, the EUIPO Cancellation Division provided relevant clarification concerning the most appropriate evidence to prove the use of a trademark in relation to specific goods and services claimed in large categories.
Facts of the proceedings
In February 2019, an application for revocation for non-use of the EU