3 stripes out for Adidas
This case study focuses on the battle fought by Adidas to protect its mark in the form of three stripes, exploring the implications of the historical as well as more recent decisions of the court.
Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Evidence of use"
Selected cases
Case no.: R0612/2020-4
Decision date: 21 Mar, 2023
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Proof of use, Evidence of use, Figurative element, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity
Case no.: R0764/2009-4
Decision date: 03 Sep, 2010
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Burden of proof, Evidence of use, Scope of proceedings
Case no.: R2430/2015-5
Decision date: 08 Mar, 2016
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Common element, Evidence of use, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity
Case no.: O/037/06
Decision date: 02 Jan, 2006
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Non-use, Evidence of use, Invalidity
Case no.: R2257/2017-2
Decision date: 07 Apr, 2018
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Enhanced distinctiveness, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs
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.: O/176/05
Decision date: 24 Jun, 2005
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Non-use, Evidence of use, Revocation
Case no.: O/507/01
Decision date: 13 Dec, 2001
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Non-use, Evidence of use, Revocation
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.: R1346/2022-4
Decision date: 02 Jun, 2023
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Proof of use, Figurative trade mark, International registration, Evidence of use
Case no.: R 1023/2016-4
Decision date: 13 Feb, 2017
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Complementary evidence, Conceptual similarity, Database printout, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, New submission on appeal, Phonetic similarity, Press articles, Proof of use, Purpose of the goods and services, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Substantiation of earlier right, Visual similarity, Weak element
Case no.: R0470/2012-2
Decision date: 11 Nov, 2013
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Distinctive element, Evidence of use, International registration, Likelihood of confusion, Proof of use, Relevant territory, Reputation, Unfair advantage
Case no.: O/118/07
Decision date: 27 Apr, 2007
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Non-use, Evidence of use, Revocation
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