tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post6687334043160735628..comments2024-03-29T12:23:31.959+00:00Comments on The IPKat: Lost in IP Translator -- a trilogy of treatises: IVerónica RodrÃguez Arguijohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763207846940036921noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-87738235694071687612012-04-17T10:26:30.028+01:002012-04-17T10:26:30.028+01:00Thanks, Kharol -- but that doesn't solve the p...Thanks, Kharol -- but that doesn't solve the problem of the very large number of trade marks already granted at CTM and national/regional level which, as a result of the ruling, will either have more or less scope than the proprietor was bargaining for when he applied in the first place. You can't "switch on your mind" to a decision you have made in the past.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123244020588707776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5574479.post-6742557848356197932012-04-17T10:06:28.138+01:002012-04-17T10:06:28.138+01:00sometimes I believe this type of academic discussi...sometimes I believe this type of academic discussions could easily be settled by an adjustment of the fee scheme. When the applicant has to pay a fee for each and any distinct product type covered by the application a "cover complete class" would just set them back a couple of millions and they might switch on their minds and limit coverage to what they really manufacturer, leaving the trademark space less cluttered, and e.g. protecting a manufacturer of egg cups from harassment by computer manufacturers with deep pockets..Kharolnoreply@blogger.com