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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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