HERNANDEZ MARTI will attend MARQUES Annual Conference
Dr. Cristina Hernandez-Marti Perez, representing HERNANDEZ MARTI ABOGADOS, will be attending the 38th MARQUES Annual Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Stockholm from September 24 to 27, 2024.
Monday July 22nd, 2024
General Court Upholds EUIPO Decision in Google vs. EPay Trademark Dispute
In October 2019, Google LLC sought to register the EU word mark "GPAY" for a variety of goods and services under Classes 9 and 36. EPay AD, a company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, opposed the registration, citing its earlier registered Bulgarian figurative mark "ePay," which also covers electronic payment services.
Monday July 22nd, 2024
Energy Branding Battle: The GPS vs. GPG Trademark Case
Global Power Service SpA applied for the registration of the figurative trademark "GPS GLOBAL POWER SERVICE" for services in classes 35, 36, 37, 42, and 45 of the Nice Agreement. Naturgy Energy Group, S.A.
Thursday July 18th, 2024
Louis Vuitton triumphs: Trademark application deemed to causa risk of confusion
On July 2, 2024, the Opposition Division issued a resolution regarding the opposition filed by Louis Vuitton Malletier against the European Union trademark application No. 18 871 237 by Cheng Wang.
Wednesday July 3rd, 2024
Link exists between the marks due to their similarity, the strong reputation of “JOY,” and the related nature of the goods and services. – JOY vs. Joyful by nature
In the case T‑157/23, Kneipp GmbH filed an application for the EU word mark "Joyful by nature" on November 29, 2019. Jean Patou opposed this application, citing their earlier EU word mark "JOY," registered for various cosmetics and perfumery products in Class 3. The opposition was based on Articles 8(1)(b) and 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, focusing on the reputation of "JOY."
Thursday June 20th, 2024
Overall impression – Community Design – Puma vs. Fujian Daocheng Electronic Commerce
The General Court issued its judgment on May 8, 2024, in Case T-758/22. The case involved Puma SE as the applicant, the EUIPO as the defendant, and Fujian Daocheng Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd as the other party to the proceedings.
Wednesday June 12th, 2024
Hernández Martí Abogados Attends INTA Annual Conference in Atlanta
Hernández Martí Abogados proudly attended the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Conference, which took place in Atlanta from May 18-22, 2024. This prestigious event provided a perfect platform for our team to engage in table topics, stay updated on the latest industry trends, and meet with clients.
Thursday June 6th, 2024
9th MIPLC Alumni Conference on Intellectual Property and Competition Law
Hernandez Marti proudly attended the MIPLC Alumni Conference on April 20th in Munich.
Tuesday April 23rd, 2024
FERTIUBER vs. UBER – Risk of Confusion
The judgment of the Provincial Court of Madrid dated January 25, 2024, addresses an intellectual property dispute between Fertilizantes 1968 S.L. and Uber Technologies Inc.
Thursday April 18th, 2024
Author’s Rights Management Services in the European Union: Case C-10/22 between Liberi editori e autori and Jamendo SA
The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) on March 21, 2024, in case C-10/22, addresses a legal issue related to the management of author's rights and related rights in the context of Directive 2014/26/EU and other relevant EU provisions.
Thursday April 11th, 2024
Authorization for Satellite Broadcasting of Protected Works is Only Required in the Member State of Origin of the Signal.
Authorization for Satellite Broadcasting of Protected Works is Only Required in the Member State of Origin of the Signal.
Wednesday April 10th, 2024
The CJEU clarifies the burden of proof in cases of exhaustion of trademark law within the EU.
In case C-367/21 before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the Regional Court of Warsaw, Poland, makes a reference for a preliminary ruling in a dispute between Hewlett Packard Development Company LP (HP) and Senetic S.A., a computer equipment distribution company.
Wednesday April 10th, 2024