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Can you perceive it? Breakthrough for Nestle 4 finger shape mark – CJEU speaks on test for acquired distinctiveness

Can you perceive it? Breakthrough for Nestle 4 finger shape mark – CJEU speaks on test for acquired distinctiveness

21 September 2015
By Bill Ladas
Study trade mark law, they said.
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Pushing the boundaries of trade mark law (Part 1) – The Glee Club v Glee and “wrong way around” confusion

Pushing the boundaries of trade mark law (Part 1) – The Glee Club v Glee and “wrong way around” confusion

4 April 2014
By Bill Ladas
Well, fans of hit TV show GLEE will be rocked by the recent decision from Roger Wyand QC (sitting as Deputy Judge of the UK High Court)
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BPI’s Fragrance bottle shape mark rejected – but how different is distinctive enough?

BPI’s Fragrance bottle shape mark rejected – but how different is distinctive enough?

14 March 2014
By Bill Ladas
The fragrance industry isn’t just about smelling good and paying people to take most of their clothes off and spray you with something as you walk by.
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Give me a break – Kit Kat reference setting the bar too high on factual distinctiveness for shape marks?

Give me a break – Kit Kat reference setting the bar too high on factual distinctiveness for shape marks?

17 February 2014
By Bill Ladas
Before we hit the law-talking stuff, I’ll declare an interest: I’m a bit of a fan of the Kit Kat.
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