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UDRP Consolidation: A Strategic Tool To Streamline Cybersquatting Actions

With the growing number of online trademark infringements, rights holders are increasingly faced with cases involving multiple disputed domain names.

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

Crocs loopt opnieuw vast: EU-modelregistratie van iconische klomp ongeldig verklaard

Op 24 oktober 2022 diende het Spaanse bedrijf Gor Factory, SA bij het EUIPO een vordering tot nietigverklaring in tegen het Uniemodel nr. 000257001-0001. Dit model was op 22 november 2004 door Crocs, Inc. ingediend...

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Novagraaf Group

Bescherming van geografische aanduidingen: kunnen certificeringsmerken het nieuwste EU-instrument overtreffen?

Wat vertegenwoordigt een naam eigenlijk? Voor Murano-glas of Solingen-messen is de naam alles. Het is een belofte van kwaliteit, een verwijzing naar geschiedenis en een garantie van authenticiteit. Decennialang was de bescherming van dergelijke industriële en ambachtelijke producten in Europa een complexe juridische puzzel.

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Novagraaf Group

Trademark Classes: A Complete Guide To The Nice Classification System

Understanding trademark classes is essential for effective brand protection. The Nice Classification system organizes all goods and services into 45 numbered classes, and your registration rights apply only to the classes you file in. Strategic class selection determines whether your brand is fully protected or leaves costly gaps for competitors to exploit.

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Questel

Can AI Elevate Your Brand Protection Process?

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Questel

Maximising Software And Innovation Value Through The Cyprus IP Box Regime

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The Sovereign Group

AI, Action & ROI: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Brand Protection And Trademark Monitoring

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Questel

How To Streamline Your Trademark Renewals To Save Time, Reduce Risk, And Gain Control (Webinar)

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Questel

European Union Trademark: A Malta Perspective

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

From Coca-Cola To Banksy: How Much Is A Secret Worth In IP?

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Inventa

Portefeuille De Marques : Une Bombe À Retardement ? (Video)

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Haas Avocats

Veelgestelde vragen over merkonderzoek

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Novagraaf Group

Merkdepots te kwader trouw: een risico voor bedrijven

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Novagraaf Group

Nieuwe regels voor vleesnamen: wat betekent dit voor merken van vleesvervangers?

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Novagraaf Group

Not Just Work — Here’s How We Have Fun | Life At CSB Group (Video)

Malta Commercial

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CSB Group

From Copilot To Colleague: How Agentic AI Is Reshaping Work, Governance And Risk (Podcast)

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

OPEN Ears Episode 20 Is Out! (Podcast)

Denmark Media & IT

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aera

2026 Hungary Elections: What Comes Next? Insights From A Former US Embassy Diplomat In Budapest (Podcast)

Hungary Government

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

AESIA's Specialised Technical Guides To Support Compliance With The European Artificial Intelligence Act (Guides 13 & 14)

Spain Technology

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rechtbank Den Haag geeft Ferrari gelijk in zaak over F355-replica

Een Nederlandse autohandelaar en reparateur heeft op haar website en op www.marktplaats.nl een advertentie geplaatst met als titel ‘Ferrari Turbo F355’. Op het eerste gezicht lijkt het dat u voor € 59.995,- eigenaar kunt worden van een Ferrari...

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Novagraaf Group

All In A Name: Why ‘George Orwell’ Cannot Be Registered As A Trademark

Registering the name of a famous author as a trademark raises a familiar clash. There is a legitimate commercial interest in licensing a name and stopping third parties from marketing ‘official’ goods that are not, in fact, authorised.

European Union IP

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Inventa

Trade Marks With Reputation In The EU - The Requirement Of The Link Between The Signs

When does a reputed trade mark benefit from protection beyond likelihood of confusion? Article 8(5) EUTMR grants extended protection, even where the goods or services are dissimilar, provided certain cumulative conditions are met, including the existence of a “link” between the signs.

European Union IP

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Inventa

Nine Days That Changed A Portuguese Media Brand: How SIC Lost Polígrafo

Trademarks in the media industry can be as valuable as the content they represent. This was clearly illustrated in the case of Polígrafo, a Portuguese fact-checking programme, where control over the brand name ultimately determined who could continue using the format.

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Inventa

A Digital Passport For Luxury Products: Toward Responsible Consumption In Europe

GGI Global Alliance

Bösgläubigkeit (Bad Faith) In Trademark Filings: A Growing Risk For Businesses

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

The Price Of Literary Fame – EUIPO Grand Board Refuses Registration Of “GEORGE ORWELL” As A Trademark

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Bardehle Pagenberg

How To Plan Successful IP Mediation

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Dennemeyer S.A.

UDRP-consolidatie: een strategisch middel tegen cybersquatting

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

[Blog] INPI : Rapport annuel 2025

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Novagraaf Group

The Creativity Of Design: Do You Need To Be Original To Have Individual Character

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Ban On The Use Of Meat Names For Plant-based Alternatives

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

L’actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 18 mai 2026

France Technology

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Haas Avocats

Interdiction des noms de viande pour les produits de substitution à base de viande à base de plantes

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

The Creativity Of Design: Do You Need To Be Original To Have Individual Character

The European Court of Justice has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying what constitutes "individual character" in EU design protection, addressing whether creativity and originality are necessary requirements. This decision resolves longstanding uncertainty about how design rights differ from copyright protection and whether selecting from predefined components can still qualify for intellectual property protection.

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Ban On The Use Of Meat Names For Plant-based Alternatives

The debate over plant-based meat naming and labeling continues to evolve as the alternative protein industry faces regulatory scrutiny and marketing challenges. Understanding the legal landscape surrounding product nomenclature is crucial for manufacturers navigating consumer protection laws and trademark considerations.

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

L’actualité juridique numérique de la semaine – 18 mai 2026

Gérard Haas et son équipe ont compilé les actualités juridiques et numériques les plus marquantes de la semaine, couvrant des décisions de justice européenne, des enjeux de cybersécurité et les évolutions réglementaires...

France Technology

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Haas Avocats

Interdiction des noms de viande pour les produits de substitution à base de viande à base de plantes

The European Parliament, the EU Council, and member states have reached an agreement on the use of meat-related names for plant-based alternatives. This decision aims to clarify consumer understanding and prevent misleading product descriptions, with significant implications for trademark holders in the plant-based food sector.

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

[Blog] Dessin Crocs annulé : l’UE rappelle les limites de la protection des formes iconiques

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

Consolidation en UDRP : un levier stratégique pour rationaliser les actions contre le cybersquatting

La consolidation en UDRP permet aux titulaires de marques de regrouper plusieurs noms de domaine litigieux dans une seule procédure, réduisant ainsi les coûts et optimisant l'efficacité des actions contre le cybersquatting.

European Union IP

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Novagraaf Group

L’ajout d’un élément figuratif à un terme descriptif suffit-il à rendre un signe distinctif ? Illustration avec l’affaire Washtower

Le Tribunal de l'Union européenne examine si l'ajout d'un élément figuratif complexe à un terme descriptif peut conférer un caractère distinctif à une marque.

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Novagraaf Group

WASHTOWER-zaak: wanneer is een logo niet genoeg voor onderscheidend vermogen?

Het Gerecht van de Europese Unie oordeelde in de WASHTOWER-zaak dat een complex beeldelement onvoldoende was om een beschrijvende merknaam onderscheidend vermogen te geven. Deze uitspraak benadrukt dat decoratieve logo's niet automatisch beschrijvende termen als merk kunnen redden, en roept vragen op over wanneer visuele elementen wel voldoende afleiding bieden van beschrijvende betekenissen.

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Novagraaf Group

Présidentielle 2027 : la guerre des noms de domaine est lancée

Avant les meetings, avant les affiches, avant même les déclarations officielles : tout se joue désormais sur quelques caractères tapés dans une barre d'adresse.

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Haas Avocats

From Risk To Reward: What Our 2026 Industry Outlook Research Reveals About AI In IP

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Questel

Stop Searching For Registered Trademarks Online: You’re Wasting Time And Money

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Questel

Digital IP Management: How Digitalization Helps IP Professionals

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Questel

Questel Welcomes Five Continents International Patent And Trademark Office As A New Client

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Questel

Cyprus Trademarks - Protecting Brand Value In A Digital & Investor World

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Kinanis LLC

Transforming IP Management: The Shift From Digital Tools To Intelligent Systems

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Managing Intellectual Property Recordals—A Brainteaser For In-House Legal Teams

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Questel

How To Achieve Efficient Trademark Renewals Through Outsourcing

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Questel

Everyday IP: How Intellectual Property Powers The World Of Sports

DG

Dennemeyer S.A.

How ZEISS Strengthens Its Online Brand Protection And Trademark Searches With Questel

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Questel

From Chicken Restaurants To Liqueur Bottles: Louis Vuitton And The Limits Of Luxury Trademark Protection

Trama

IP Recordals: The Documents Required From A To Z

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Questel

Types Of Intellectual Property: Definitions, Examples, And Strategic Value

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Questel

Trademark Image: How To Protect And Search Your Visual Brand Assets

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Questel

How To Protect Your Brand Online 365 Days Of The Year

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Questel

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Portefeuille De Marques : Une Bombe À Retardement ? (Video)

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Haas Avocats

IP Quick Tip: Preliminary Injunction Proceedings In Trademark Litigation (2022) (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Face À L'IA : Comment Protéger Ses Créations ?｜Maître Maria Berrada｜INFLUXIO Talk #3 (Video)

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Influxio Avocats

Changes In The Nice Classification Of EU Trademarks (Video)

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Due Diligence Issues When Acquiring A Company | Part 1: Intellectual Property (Video)

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WH Partners

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