IP cases involving Nike International Ltd.

Selected cases

Case no.: R0019/2000-1

Decision date: 30 Sep, 2002

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Competence of the boards, New submission on appeal, Proof of use, Request for proof of use, Standard letter, Use not as registered

Case no.: R0212/1999-2

Decision date: 23 Sep, 2003

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Competence of the boards, Reputation

Case no.: R0354/2012-1

Decision date: 09 Jun, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution of distinctiveness, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Tarnishment of reputation, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity, Well known trade mark

Case no.: R1563/2010-2

Decision date: 25 Oct, 2011

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Figurative trade mark, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity