The opposition procedure against EU trade mark applications
Have you received an opposition against your EU trade mark application or would you like to find out about the opposition procedure yourself? Here are the most important facts about the opposition procedure against EU trade marks. 1.) Important deadlines As soon as the trade mark has been published in the EUIPO register, the 3-month […]
Court of the European Union: lipstick shape registered as trade mark
Court of the European Union: lipstick shape registered as trade mark The cosmetics manufacturer Guerlain wanted to register the three-dimensional shape of its lipstick as a European trade mark. However, the European Union Intellectual Property Office considered the shape not sufficiently distinctive from other lipsticks and therefore refused to register the trademark. The cosmetics company […]
Decision in the Lindt gold bunny dispute
Sweet news from the Federal Supreme Court: decision in the Lindt gold bunny dispute The Federal Court of Justice has ruled that the gold shade of the Lindt chocolate bunny has acquired trade mark protection by reputation, i.e. by mere use without registration. In principle, colours can be registered as trade marks at the […]
What should you do if your business idea is copied?
Maybe it has already happened to you? You have invested a lot of time and money in setting up and marketing your business and suddenly a website pops up that is confusingly similar to your own business site & maybe even uses an identical / similar name and/or sells similar products. Is this a coincidence? […]
Can I revoke a purchase contract for “virtual goods” concluded on the Internet?
Purchase contracts on the Internet are generally subject to the right of withdrawal of distance contracts. After your cancellation, you have to return the goods and in return you get back the payment you made. But what about the purchase of virtual goods? In fact, you can no longer “return” them to the seller. Is […]
What to do if you receive a trademark warning?
Have you received a trademark warning and are not sure how to deal with it? I will explain to you what you have to pay attention to and when you should call in a lawyer. 1.) What is a warning notice? A warning is a request to cease and desist from a certain behavior. If […]
Federal court of justice rejects click-baiting with celebrity images
The Media may not use celebrity images to “bait” their readership if the content of the posts has no connection with the celebrity portrayed. The case was based on a post on the Facebook page of a magazine. There, the link to a report about a presenter’s cancer disease was shared. Next to the link, […]
3 reasons why EVERYONE should have their brand protected
Are you currently setting up your own start-up or have you been in the market for a long time, eg on Instagram? You have probably heard of protecting the name of your product or company. However, there are costs for this and you wonder whether it is really worth spending money on it. Here are […]
3 Tips for a successful start as a founder
3 Tips for a successful start as a founder 1.) Invest in a professional website. Your website is the flagship of your company and leaves a first impression on your potential customers. This first impression is usually irreparable. If you have a professional website, this usually indicates that you and your products/services are serious and […]