Monthly Archives: July 2014

New Common Trademark Practice: New Strategies Required for Filing Trademarks in Europe

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Dr. Dirk Franke

Further to our recent article on the changes of the common practice of several European trademark offices (including the OHIM, GPTO, etc.) on the treatment of colored trademarks we will now explain how the decisions will in our opinion change … Continue reading →

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OHIM: Color Check for Black and White Trademarks

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) recently announced a new common practice for trademarks registered in black and white or in grayscale in Europe. Under the new practice, the OHIM will no longer treat trademarks filed in … Continue reading →

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