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Article: IP Snapshot July 2008.(intellectual property)
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- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- August 1, 2008
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TRADE MARKS M'hlens GmbH & Co. KG v OHIM (CFI)
The CFI upheld the Board of Appeal's opposition to the mark MINERAL SPA on the basis of the earlier registration of the mark SPA. In the CFI's view, it was likely that the use of the mark MINERAL SPA would take unfair advantage of the repute of the SPA mark. The court was satisfied that the earlier mark had a reputation, due to the general availability of SPA mineral water, its high market share and extensive advertising in the relevant region.
For the full text of the decision, click here.O2 Holdings Ltd ...