European Union: Trademark

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CJEU Establishes Framework For Balancing Trademark Rights And Freedom Of Expression
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether political expression and parody can justify the unauthorized use of a reputed trademark, examining the balance between intellectual property rights and freedom of speech. The case arose from a Belgian political party's immigration campaign that adopted IKEA's branding without permission, prompting Inter IKEA to bring infringement proceedings.
European Union IP
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Swiss Court Rejects Similarity Between Medical Products And Medical Services In CannaMed Trademark Dispute
A pharmaceutical company's trademark dispute over 'CannaMed' raises critical questions about brand protection in the rapidly evolving cannabis and medical sectors. The case highlights the intersection of traditional pharmaceutical branding with emerging cannabis industry nomenclature. Legal and commercial implications of this trademark conflict could set important precedents for companies operating at the convergence of these two industries.
Netherlands IP
NG
Novagraaf Group
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Loro Piana Wint Opnieuw Strijd Tegen Lookalikes Van White Sole-Schoenen
Het Italiaanse bedrijf Loro Piana, onderdeel van het LVMH-concern, heeft opnieuw een belangrijke overwinning geboekt in zijn strijd om bescherming van het herkenbare uiterlijk van zijn populaire White Sole-schoenen. De rechtbank van Turijn heeft het in Parijs gevestigde Parijan SAS verboden om schoenen te produceren en te verkopen die volgens haar te sterk lijken op de Summer Walk- en Open Walk-modellen van Loro Piana.
Netherlands IP
NG
Novagraaf Group
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Nouveaux gTLD 2026 : le vrai travail commence après le 12 août
La clôture des candidatures aux nouveaux gTLD le 12 août 2026 marque le début de la phase stratégique pour les titulaires de marques. Dans cet article, Marc-Emmanuel Mellet, Responsable Noms de domaine & Internet chez Novagraaf, décrypte les étapes clés à anticiper – Reveal Day, objections, Trademark Clearinghouse et surveillance – pour protéger efficacement vos marques lors du Round 2026.
European Union IP
NG
Novagraaf Group
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