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EUIPO rooster trademark dispute, image of rooster in wild
News & opinion

EUIPO and FFF victorious in dispute over rooster figurative trademarks

In January 2025, the French Football Federation (FFF) successfully opposed an EU trademark depicting a highly stylised rooster similar to its distinctive logo. Florence Chapin examines the EUIPO rooster trademark opposition decision, the EU General Court's ruling and the implications for holders of figurative marks.

By Florence Chapin,
EUIPO and FFF victorious in dispute over rooster figurative trademarks
Online brand protection is important for e-commerce platforms, such as online marketplaces
Webinars & events

[Webinar] Online marketplace brand protection: Who is liable for the sale of counterfeit goods?

Who is liable for the sale of counterfeit goods on e-commerce platforms, such as online marketplaces? In our 14 November webinar, our experts took a deep dive into EU case law on liability for the sale of counterfeit goods online and share monitoring and enforcement best practices for online marketplace brand protection.

[Webinar] Online marketplace brand protection: Who is liable for the sale of counterfeit goods?
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News & opinion

‘I Love You’ emoji trademark devoid of distinctive character, says EUIPO

The Second Board of Appeal of the European IP Office (EUIPO) recently issued a decision confirming the refusal to register an emoji trademark representing ‘I Love You’. The EUIPO had refused to register the pictogram on the basis that it was unable to fulfil the essential function of a trademark, namely to indicate the origin of the products and/or services of a company.

By Laetitia Cardi,
‘I Love You’ emoji trademark devoid of distinctive character, says EUIPO
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News & opinion

Likelihood of confusion is based on the relevant public’s understanding, rules EU General Court

In December 2022, the EU General Court discussed the assessment of the likelihood of confusion in the context of the dispute between the holders of the ‘Well and Well’ and ‘WellBe Pharmaceuticals’ trademarks. Florence Chapin sets out its conclusions

By Florence Chapin,
Likelihood of confusion is based on the relevant public’s understanding, rules EU General Court