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Failed extension of protection with pattern mark – adidas

Failed extension of protection with pattern mark – adidas

Who wouldn’t want a simple logo for their company that also best embodies the company’s goodwill while being recognised everywhere? adidas is the owner of such a logo. You know, the three stripes. However, adidas has failed in its attempt to extend the three-stripe protection.

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Protection of organic brands – ZUM wohl

Protection of organic brands – ZUM wohl

‘Biogena Naturprodukte’, an Austrian manufacturer of dietary supplements, had the slogan ‘ZUM wohl’ for foodstuffs registered as an Austrian organic brand. However, the Court of First Instance of the European Union denied the sign protection as a Union trade mark.

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Protection of eco brands – GreenTec

Protection of eco brands – GreenTec

Do you want to communicate the sustainability of your products and highlight them with a catchy eco brand exclusive to your company? Then you should be aware of the conditions for the protection of such an eco trade mark.

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