Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Common element"

Case no.: R2116/2018-2

Decision date: 07 Jan, 2019

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Descriptive element, Identity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R1519/2006-2

Decision date: 29 Jun, 2007

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Dominant element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Principle of legality, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R2088/2020-2

Decision date: 11 Oct, 2021

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Reputation, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R1283/2019-4

Decision date: 02 Dec, 2020

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Complementary goods and services, Dissimilarity of signs, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Similarity of goods and services

Case no.: R1199/2014-5

Decision date: 28 Apr, 2015

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Coexistence of trade marks, Common element, Dominant element, Figurative trade mark, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Withdrawal

Case no.: R2430/2015-5

Decision date: 08 Mar, 2016

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Evidence of use, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0237/2017-2

Decision date: 23 Jan, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Figurative trade mark, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1936/2017-2

Decision date: 28 May, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Enhanced distinctiveness, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: R2379/2010-1

Decision date: 21 Mar, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Descriptive element, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Proof of use, Relevant territory, Sales figures, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1889/2010-4

Decision date: 01 Nov, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Personal name mark, Phonetic similarity, Proof of use, Sales figures, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity