Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Distinctive element"

Case no.: R0363/2016-1

Decision date: 22 Sep, 2016

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual identity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, 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

Case no.: R2379/2010-1

Decision date: 21 Mar, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Descriptive element, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Proof of use, Relevant territory, Sales figures, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0487/2017-2

Decision date: 26 Mar, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Descriptive element, Distinctive element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Visual similarity, Weak element, Withdrawal

Case no.: R0942/2022-5

Decision date: 21 Feb, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Distinctive element, Likelihood of confusion, Non-distinctive

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.: R0619/2017-2

Decision date: 11 Feb, 2017

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Complex mark, Conceptual similarity, Distinctive element

Case no.: R1576/2011-1

Decision date: 06 Apr, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Descriptive element, Distinctive element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0617/2015-1

Decision date: 28 Jan, 2016

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Figurative element, Figurative trade mark, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, Phonetic similarity, Purpose of the goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0727/2009-2

Decision date: 15 Mar, 2010

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Conceptual similarity, Distinctive element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Personal name mark, Phonetic similarity, Relevant territory, Visual similarity