Celebrities names should be taken as a whole when they do so artistically. Miley Cyrus v. Cyrus

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE On 21 April 2014, the applicant Smiley Miley Inc. filed…


The inclusion of a Protected Designation of Origin as part of a trademark - Lar de Duero Case

Background of the case On 7 November 2017, the Spanish Patent and Trademark…


Can colours be regarded as descriptive of the taste? “Sienna Selection” case

BACKGROUND OF THE CASE On 14 September 2018, the applicant Philip Morris…


Three-dimensional trade mark conflict: Is there a risk of confusion between these two water bottles?

BACKGROUND OF THE GENERAL COURT The 5 January 2016 Volvis Holding SA filed an…


Lack of individual character in a Community design as a ground for invalidity

Background to the case On 13 March 2019 Creative 7 UK Ltd filed and registered…


Is a bullfighter's performance protected by copyright?

Background of the case The background of the case dates back to 2014, when a…