From Kimono, through #KimOhNo, to Skims: A branding nightmare for Kim Kardashian
#KimOhNo became a symbol of the backlash to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to register a trademark for her new line of shape wear, Kimono.
Case no.: R1590/2015-5
Decision date: 25 Oct, 2016
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Figurative element, Figurative trade mark, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Revocation grounds, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity
Case no.: R1242/2016-5
Decision date: 26 Feb, 2018
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Withdrawal, Withdrawal
Case no.: O/006/04
Decision date: 07 Jan, 2004
Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Reputation, Phonetic similarity
Case no.: R2296/2015-4
Decision date: 18 Apr, 2015
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Distinctive element, Dominant element, Figurative element, Figurative trade mark, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Visual similarity
Case no.: R0470/2012-2
Decision date: 11 Nov, 2013
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Distinctive element, Evidence of use, International registration, Likelihood of confusion, Proof of use, Relevant territory, Reputation, Unfair advantage
Case no.: R0162/2014-2
Decision date: 12 Apr, 2014
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Distinctive element, International registration, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity
Case no.: R1546/2013-2
Decision date: 02 May, 2014
Jurisdiction: European Union
Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Descriptive element, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Figurative trade mark, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Visual similarity
If I register the US trademark, does this registration offer any protection outside of the US?
What extra costs can occur during the trademark registration process?
When can I start using the trademark symbol on our products?
Can I file a trademark application if I'm not currently selling any products?
Should I get a trademark when I start my business, or should I do it later?