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Revocation for non-use? – FOHLENELF

Revocation for non-use? – FOHLENELF

A trade mark lapses if it has not been put to genuine use during a particular period of time. What conditions must be fulfilled to avoid such a lapse? The trade mark ‘Fohlenelf’ [foals team], belonging to the well-known German football club Borussia Mönchengladbach, was attacked for non-use. What was the outcome of the case?

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The cost of a trade mark infringement via advertising? – LAYHER

The cost of a trade mark infringement via advertising? – LAYHER

There may be a number reasons for mentioning a third party’s trade mark in your own advertising. But be careful that such advertising cannot be mistaken for that of the trade mark owner. It is also important not to mislead people about the nature of your business relationship with the trade mark owner. It is helpful to know how damages are quantified in such cases.

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