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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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01
Feb

The Benefits of Filing for an International Trademark Registration from Cyprus

February 1, 2023
Cyprus is a country with a rapidly growing economy and an increasing number of businesses operating on an international level. One way that businesses can protect their brand and expand their reach globally is by filing for an international trademark registration from Cyprus , using the WIPO Madrid Agreement. In this post, we will explore...
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04
Sep

EUIPO filings after Brexit.

September 4, 2021
Since 1 January 2021, EU trade marks (EUTMs) and EU Designs (RCDs)  are no longer protected rights in the UK. Under the Withdrawal Agreement Act, on the 1 January 2021, the  UKIPO created a parable UK trade mark and design for all right holders with an existing EUTM and RCD. Existing EUTMs and RCDs still...
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