Tag Archives: OHIM

OHIM: New Office Name and EU Trade Mark Regulation

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Dr. Dirk Franke

The Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) announced in a recent press release that the Regulation (EU) No. 2015/2424 of the European Parliament and the Council (EU trade mark regulation) dated December 16, 2015 will enter into force … Continue reading →

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Rubik’s Cube Confirmed as a 3D Trademark in Europe

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Dr. Dirk Franke

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 →

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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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OHIM: New Website Goes Online!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Dr. Dirk Franke

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 →

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