Archive:February 5, 2015

1
Shape Trade Marks Which Solely Protect Function are not Registrable in Europe

Shape Trade Marks Which Solely Protect Function are not Registrable in Europe

Ruling of the European Court of Justice

The companies Hauck and Stokke, known on the market for children’s accessories, were engaged in a dispute over high chairs. Hauck moved for the invalidation of a trademark registered by Stokke in the Benelux countries. The designation had the form of a high chair for children. The chair was traded on the market under the name Tripp-Trapp.

Read More

Copyright © 2024, K&L Gates LLP. All Rights Reserved.