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Oct

IP CYPRUS Successfully Defends BEEINSTEIN IQ TOYS mark

October 19, 2024
We are proud to announce a significant victory for our client, ToynBee Ltd., the owners of the trademark BEEINSTEIN IQ TOYS, with Cyprus number 90715. The trademark opposition was filed by the owners of the earlier EU trademarks BABY EINSTEIN. The dispute, which concerned goods in Class 28 (toys) and services in Class 35 (retail...
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03
Oct

Why WEIYOUPIN is not similar to YOUPIN: How we defended the Trademark in Key EU Opposition Win

October 3, 2024
We are pleased to announce that IP CYPRUS has successfully defended the European Union trademark WEIYOUPIN (EUTM No. 18 349 209) against Opposition No. B 3 142 240. This victory underscores our expertise in intellectual property protection and reinforces the rights of our clients to maintain their distinctive brands across the European market. Case Background:...
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20
Sep

IP CYPRUS Proudly Sponsors a Night of Great Music!

September 20, 2024
We are excited to announce that IP CYPRUS is proudly sponsoring the upcoming music concert of Marios Meletiou Orchestra organized by the Municipal Council of Latsia-Geriou on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Latsia Municipal Theater. đŸŽ€ Performers: Filippos Ktenas Elena Andreou Michalis Mavros Michalis Leventis Tickets are only 3 EUR, and...
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16
Sep

Business Name Alone Cannot Block Cyprus Trademark Registration: Successful Defense by IP CYPRUS

September 16, 2024
We are pleased to announce a successful outcome in the defense of our client’s Cyprus trademark  application “Alfa” (Number 91721), which covers goods in Class 9. The opposition was based on a claim that the opponent’s business name constituted evidence of earlier rights. However, the trademark examiner ruled in favor of our client, concluding that...
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02
Sep

Victory in Design: IP Cyprus Invalidates Indistinct Ball-Point Pen RCD

September 2, 2024
We are pleased to announce a significant victory for IP Cyprus in the realm of EU design protection. We successfully invalidated the Registered Community Design (RCD) 006385118-0001 concerning ball-point pens. The invalidation (INVALIDITY No ICD 117 494 ) was based on the lack of individual character, as the contested design had been used in trade...
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05
Aug

IP Cyprus Protects ISEY SKYR Brand with Successful Opposition to “SKYR” Mark

August 5, 2024
IP Cyprus is pleased to announce a successful opposition against the registration of the Cyprus trademark “SKYR.” This victory comes as a result of our diligent efforts to protect the interests of our clients, who hold the earlier WIPO mark “ISEY SKYR.” Background Our clients, who own the “ISEY SKYR” trademark, approached IP Cyprus to...
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01
Jul

IP Cyprus Secures Distinctive Protection for KUNUPAKI Trademark

July 1, 2024
We are delighted to announce a significant win for IP Cyprus in our recent trademark case involving the KUNUPAKI mark. Our firm successfully defended the distinctiveness of the KUNUPAKI trademark , a mark created by a Cyprus – based company, against an opposition filed by a third party who are the owners of earlier EU...
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27
Jun

McDonald’s Loses EU Trademark Battle Over ‘Big Mac’: Implications for Trademark Law and Business Strategy

June 27, 2024
In a landmark decision, the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has ruled against McDonald’s in its trademark dispute with Irish fast-food chain Supermac’s. This ruling, announced on June 5, 2024, marks a significant moment in trademark law and has far-reaching implications for businesses across the EU. The Case at a Glance McDonald’s, the global...
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05
May

EUIPO decision:” I LOVE” Position Mark Lacks Distinctive Character

May 5, 2024
On April 15, 2024, the Board of Appeal (BoA) issued a key decision in case R 1773/2023-1 regarding the EUTM application for a position mark featuring the letter “I” and a heart on a clothing item. The BoA confirmed that categorizing the contested sign as a position mark does not establish its distinctive character in...
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22
Apr

Company Name Use Not Necessarily Proof of Trade Mark Use

April 22, 2024
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently issued a significant ruling in the case of Vinartis, providing crucial clarification on the use of company names and their role in proving trade mark use. The Board of Appeal (BoA) confirmed that genuine use of the word mark ‘VINARTIS’ has not been proven for any...
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