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Category Archives: Trademark Law
Rubik’s Cube Confirmed as a 3D Trademark in Europe
Invented in the 1970s, the Rubik’s Cube fascinates people around the globe and is one of the world’s best-selling toys. While many fans found the magic cube a hard nut to crack, a German toy manufacturer has challenged the registered … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, International Law, Trademark Law
Tagged 3D mark, 3D trademark, Court of the European Union, decision, ECJ, EGC, form mark, General Court, OHIM, Rubik's Cube
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OHIM: New Fake Invoices Resemble Official Communications
Applicants for European community trademarks (CTM applications) are currently receiving fake invoices from a British service provider called “OMIH – Trademarks and Designs Registration Office”. The fine print of the fake invoices mentions that the message is only an offer, … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Trademark Law
Tagged fake invoice, fraud, OMIH, payment instructions
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New Common Trademark Practice: New Strategies Required for Filing Trademarks in Europe
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
OHIM: Color Check for Black and White Trademarks
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
OHIM: New Website Goes Online!
This week, a visitor to the website of the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) will find that the functionalities and the design of the website have undergone drastic changes. The OHIM published in a press release some … Continue reading
Posted in European Law, Search Tools, Trademark Law
Tagged community trademark, Mypage, new website, OHIM, online filing
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Priority Documents: Formalities and Time Limits in Germany and Europe
Many applicants of patents, trademarks or designs in Europe or Germany have questions concerning the formalities and time limits for having the priority claim of a previously filed application confirmed. The formalities and time limits for submitting either a priority document … Continue reading
Posted in Design Law, European Law, German law, International Law, Patent Law, Trademark Law
Tagged certified copy, priority, priority claim, priority document
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WIPO MM1 Form: Any Use for this Form?
What is the WIPO MM1 form recommended by WIPO for filing international trademark applications under the Madrid Agreement? The information sheet of the WIPO website states the the WIPO MM1 form must be used for international trademark registrations which are … Continue reading
International Trademark Registration
The Madrid System of international trademark registration is a multinational system for simplifying the administrative procedures of extending trademark protection from one originating country to a number of foreign countries. Its legal basis is the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International … Continue reading
Search Tools for Patents and Trademarks
The following search tools are provided by national and international patent and trademark offices and can be used free of charge for searching of patents, designs and trademarks: 1. Search Tools for Patents The following search tools can be used … Continue reading