Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Database printout"

Selected cases

Case no.: R0091/2002-3

Decision date: 03 May, 2003

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Database printout, Dissimilarity of signs, Essential element to be translated, Likelihood of confusion, New submission on appeal, Reputation, Right to be heard, Substantiation of earlier right, Visual dissimilarity, Well known trade mark

Case no.: R 1023/2016-4

Decision date: 13 Feb, 2017

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Complementary evidence, Conceptual similarity, Database printout, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, New submission on appeal, Phonetic similarity, Press articles, Proof of use, Purpose of the goods and services, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Substantiation of earlier right, Visual similarity, Weak element