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Results for German trade marks
Germany: Bundespatentgericht annuls Nespresso capsule shape mark Germany: Bundespatentgericht annuls Nespresso capsule shape mark Reviewed by Mark Schweizer on Monday, December 11, 2017 Rating: 5
A close look at survey methodology for proof of acquired distinctiveness A close look at survey methodology for proof of acquired distinctiveness Reviewed by Mark Schweizer on Thursday, October 13, 2016 Rating: 5
The final curtain in the GOLDBEAR saga The final curtain in the GOLDBEAR saga Reviewed by Mark Schweizer on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Rating: 5
The next celebrity zoo animal? Polar bear Knut's little half-brother is looking for a name... The next celebrity zoo animal? Polar bear Knut's little half-brother is looking for a name... Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Friday, February 27, 2015 Rating: 5
CJEU: Retail store design may be registrable as a trade mark (Apple Inc. v DPMA) CJEU: Retail store design may be registrable as a trade mark (Apple Inc. v DPMA) Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Thursday, July 10, 2014 Rating: 5
German Federal Patent Court's 2013 annual report - with English language case law summary German Federal Patent Court's 2013 annual report - with English language case law summary Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Friday, June 06, 2014 Rating: 5
Is it a boy or a girl? The German Federal Patent Court investigates... Is it a boy or a girl? The German Federal Patent Court investigates... Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Rating: 5
BGH decides in Fleurop - and changes its views on keyword advertising, or does it?! BGH decides in Fleurop - and changes its views on keyword advertising, or does it?! Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Rating: 5
Some additional thoughts on the BGH's landmark decision in Hard Rock Café Some additional thoughts on the BGH's landmark decision in Hard Rock Café Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Monday, February 10, 2014 Rating: 5
Fresh from the press: General Court decides in KNUT trade mark dispute Fresh from the press: General Court decides in KNUT trade mark dispute Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Monday, September 16, 2013 Rating: 5

Knut saga revisited

When the BBC recently reported on the birth of little polar bear cub Siku at a Danish zoo at the end of 2011, this Kat immediately had to ...
- Monday, January 23, 2012
Knut saga revisited Knut saga revisited Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Monday, January 23, 2012 Rating: 5
Easter Bunny dispute - the next chapter Easter Bunny dispute - the next chapter Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Wednesday, November 02, 2011 Rating: 5
The German Federal Patent Court and the changing principles of morality The German Federal Patent Court and the changing principles of morality Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Thursday, September 15, 2011 Rating: 5
Zappanale dispute and Lacoste writing to the police Zappanale dispute and Lacoste writing to the police Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Monday, September 12, 2011 Rating: 5
BGH on the use of a well-known car maker’s trade mark in advertisements for a garage business BGH on the use of a well-known car maker’s trade mark in advertisements for a garage business Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Sunday, May 08, 2011 Rating: 5
German Federal Patent Court decides in Neuschwanstein castle trade mark dispute German Federal Patent Court decides in Neuschwanstein castle trade mark dispute Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Thursday, February 10, 2011 Rating: 5
German trade mark case law laid bare - again German trade mark case law laid bare - again Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Thursday, January 20, 2011 Rating: 5
After Google France: OLG Braunschweig decides in AdWord case After Google France: OLG Braunschweig decides in AdWord case Reviewed by Birgit Clark on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Rating: 5
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