From Kimono, through #KimOhNo, to Skims: A branding nightmare for Kim Kardashian
#KimOhNo became a symbol of the backlash to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to register a trademark for her new line of shape wear, Kimono.
Case no.: R0218/2020-4
Decision date: 18 Jan, 2023
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Similarity of goods and services, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Likelihood of confusion
What documentation is needed in order to change an ownership of a trademark?
What is the best way to extend our US trademark protection to the rest of the world?
What is the difference between an EU trademark and a national trademark?
Can I register a trademark in countries where my business is not active yet?
Does the date of specimen submission have to match the filing date?