Tag archives: EU trademarks

The perilous legal protection of the shape of product

By Clément Monnet and Nilofar Moini Shabestari (FR) on December 3, 2019 Posted in Trademark

In its decision dated 24 October 2019 (Case T601/17, Rubik’s Brand/EUIPO – Simba Toys), the General Court of the European Union has confirmed the invalidity of the European Union’s three-dimensional trade mark “Rubik’s Cube”, which consists of the shape of the famous puzzle. The launch of a new product generally involves heavy investments (including marketing) … Continue reading

“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

By Manuel Merling (DE) on September 12, 2017 Posted in Trademark

Recently the ECJ decided about the requirement of right-prevailing/genuine use of trademarks registered by legal entities or associations licensing its trademarks to ensure that certain quality standards are met.… Continue reading