A compter du 4 juillet 2022, le Chili pourra être désigné au sein d’une marque internationale. Il s’agit du 111ème membre du système de Madrid. Les titulaires de marque auront le choix désormais entre le dépôt national ou international pour protéger leur marque au Chili.
Pour en savoir plus, découvrez notre article intitulé "Le système de Madrid pour l'enregistrement international des marques continue de s’étendre".
IP licensing can provide companies with additional (or core) revenue streams, enable them to raise brand awareness and enhance their reputation, and extend their brands into new markets and geographies. However, if IP ownership or validity is unclear, it can also pose significant financial and business risk.
Louis Vuitton has successfully opposed an EU trademark application for ‘XL Sporting’ based on the trademark reputation of its iconic LV monogram. The EUIPO’s Opposition Division found that the differences between the signs were eclipsed by similarities in the arrangement of the two letters, thereby creating a similar visual overall impression, as Florence Chapin explains.
Happy holidays and best wishes for 2025 from the Novagraaf team!