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Hard times for easy family
Milena Velikova sees the potential for future push-back in this case which considers infringement of the 'Easy' trade marks. [2024] EWHC 2323 (Ch), easyGroup Ltd v Easyfundraising Ltd and others, High Court.
Beware the tempting trap
The Judge homed in on confusion, as Antony Yerasimou reports. [2024] EWHC 2311 (Ch), Foundation for the Protection of the Traditional Cheese of Cyprus named Halloumi v Fontana Food AB, High Court.
First name failure
Conceptual comparison remains a point of contention, suggests Abigail Wise. R 2553/2023-5, Universal Brand Group Pty Ltd v Elon Group AB, EUIPO.
A thorny issue
Thalia Stowell picks out the key learnings from a battle of roses and reputation. R 1839/2023-5, L’Oréal v Guangzhou Ya Ti Ao Jia Cosmetics Co Ltd, EUIPO.
Left in the cold
Daniel Ramos explains why an avalanche of evidence was not enough to prove use. R 307/2024-1, Drifa ehf v GILMAR SpA, EUIPO.
Big win for a big cat
Puma’s reputation had strong legs to stand on, says Eleni Mezulanik. B 3 203 312, Puma SE v José María Aycart Valdés, EUIPO.
Cookie case crumbles
Emilia Petrossian shares why a term of use was simply too short. O/0816/24, Premier Performance CZ Ltd v Qi Synergenics Ltd, UK IPO.
Close contact causes concern
Personal relationships and unpleasant revelations were exposed in this case, says Olivia McBride. O/0526/24, Kerstin Reinwald v International Nutrition Researcher Center, Inc, UK IPO.