IP cases involving Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG

Selected cases

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.: R0612/2020-4

Decision date: 21 Mar, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Proof of use, Evidence of use, Figurative element, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/300/06

Decision date: 19 Nov, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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

Case no.: O/289/06

Decision date: 12 Nov, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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

Case no.: O/323/06

Decision date: 16 Dec, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

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

Case no.: O/176/05

Decision date: 24 Jun, 2005

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Non-use, Evidence of use, Revocation

Case no.: R1036/2011-2

Decision date: 20 Jun, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Complementary goods and services, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/507/01

Decision date: 13 Dec, 2001

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Non-use, Evidence of use, Revocation

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.: O/168/06

Decision date: 20 Jun, 2006

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Conceptual similarity, Distinctiveness of the earlier mark, Phonetic similarity