Famous brands' IP cases from the Cars industry

Selected cases

Case no.: R0155/2002-4

Decision date: 09 Mar, 2003

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Detriment to earlier mark, Dominant element, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage

Case no.: R1283/2019-4

Decision date: 02 Dec, 2020

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Complementary goods and services, Dissimilarity of signs, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Similarity of goods and services

Case no.: 91170552

Decision date: 08 Apr, 2009

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: 91218067

Decision date: 15 Aug, 2016

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: 91173105

Decision date: 06 Aug, 2010

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Descriptive element, Non-distinctive, Phonetic similarity

Case no.: R0691/2002-2

Decision date: 07 Aug, 2003

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Dissimilarity of signs, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, New submission on appeal

Case no.: R2384/2017-1

Decision date: 27 May, 2019

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation

Case no.: O/151/08

Decision date: 03 Jun, 2008

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Identity of goods and services

Case no.: R0237/2017-2

Decision date: 23 Jan, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Figurative trade mark, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1274/2017-1

Decision date: 29 Sep, 2017

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Evidence of use, Extent of use, Figurative element, Figurative trade mark, Nature of the goods and services, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity, Remittal from GC/CJ

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