The question, whether two stripes on the side of a shoe have a distinctive character or can lead to the invalidity of a trademark was subjected in the case of 4 May 2022. But how did the European General Court (EGC) decide the case and based on which criteria?

Read more about EGC decides 10-year battle – two stripes on shoe

Every year on the 26 April, we celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day to draw attention to the important role of intellectual property rights (IP). This year, the official theme is “IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future” and aims to honor the innovations and creativity led precisely by young people!

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Source: WIPO - official picture of this year´s theme  Read more about Celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day on 26 April 2022 with LexDellmeier!

In a recent case, the European General Court (EGC) had to deal with the invalidity of a lamp design and to assess whether it had individual character. It was also particularly interesting that the older design had already been declared invalid.

EU Design No. 2503680-0001

  Read more about The "déjà vu" feeling - nullity of an EU design (lamp)

Source: GPTO website – picture of the company sign of  Johann Maria Farina from 1868  

„Johann Maria Farina gegenüber dem Jülichs-Platz GmbH” is one of the oldest German companies. For over 300 years the manufacturer produces Eau de Cologne. Furthermore, the company is known for leading the way to the first statutory trademark protection. Read more about The oldest perfume manufacturer in the world and its battle for a statutory trademark protection