Famous brands' IP cases from the Food and Drink industry

Selected cases

Case no.: R0218/2020-4

Decision date: 18 Jan, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Similarity of goods and services, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: O/342/03

Decision date: 11 Jun, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Dissimilarity of the marks, Similarity of goods and services

Case no.: O/342/03

Decision date: 06 Dec, 2003

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Identity of goods and services, Similarity of goods and services, Phonetic similarity

Case no.: O/113/08

Decision date: 17 Apr, 2008

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Well known trade mark, Similarity of the marks, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of goods and services

Case no.: O/362/03

Decision date: 24 Dec, 2003

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Dominant element, Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/066/02

Decision date: 15 Feb, 2002

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Conceptual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion, Distinctiveness

Case no.: R0380/2022-2

Decision date: 02 Jun, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R0042/2022-5

Decision date: 30 Jan, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage

Case no.: 91227543

Decision date: 04 Sep, 2019

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Similarity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Dilution

Case no.: 91199089

Decision date: 14 Sep, 2012

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Similarity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Dilution