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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION


The IPKat has learned that Italy has removed the requirement for the goods of the earlier and later user to be dissimilar from its legislation in detriment/unfair advantage cases. The UK has done the same via statutory instrument following the ECJ's ruling in Adidas v Fitnessworld.

The IPKat would like to know whether other EU Member States have also removed the dissimilar goods/services requirement from their implementations of Arts 4(4)(a) and 5(2) of Directive 89/104. If you have any information, please drop the kat a line. He promises to share the information with his readers (though informants can remain anonymous on request).
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Reviewed by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Rating: 5

1 comment:

  1. AnonymousThursday, 26 January 2006 at 09:42:00 GMT

    The Benelux has not yet modified the Benelux Trademark act.

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