The IPKat: bananas

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Results for bananas

[Guest post] EU General Court invalidates Chiquita trade mark for bananas as it considers it devoid of distinctive character

The IPKat has received and is pleased to host the following guest contribution by former GuestKat Nedim Malovic (ASSA ABLOY), commenting on...

Eleonora Rosati - Sunday, November 24, 2024

[Guest post] EU General Court invalidates Chiquita trade mark for bananas as it considers it devoid of distinctive character

Reviewed by Eleonora Rosati on Sunday, November 24, 2024 Rating: 5

Friday felicities

Ever vigilant for the latest legal developments, the IPKat spotted the publication in the European Commission's Official Journal of Com...

Jeremy - Friday, March 16, 2007

Friday felicities

Reviewed by Jeremy on Friday, March 16, 2007 Rating: 5

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