In our series of blog articles, genuine use of a trademark has already been an issue. But since the topic is very important and can even lead to loss of trademark rights, awareness raising cannot be rated high enough. We therefore chose the “LUTAMAX” decision of the General Court of the European Union (Joined Cases T-221/22 and T-242/22) to bring the topic to your attention once again.

(Source: Shutterstock Vector ID: 2148722679) Weiterlesen über Genuine Use of a Trademark – Always relevant, always worth a Reminder

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Interbrand, started in 1974 with its approximately 40 offices around the globe, is one of the biggest and oldest brand consultancy companies around the world. Every year, Interbrand conducts and publishes various studies relating to brands, their value and the impact on companies and consumers. The most recent study published relates to the "Best Retail Brands 2013", which does not just give an in-depth sight, but, also and overview of different countries, including the USA:
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Every year on April 26, the World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated in order to promote intellectual property (IP). The World Intellectual Property Office's (WIPO's) member states designated April 26 – the day on which the WIPO Convention came into force in 1970 – as World IP Day with the aim of increasing general understanding of IP, including trademarks, designs, patents, utility models etc. Each year, a special topic and focus is picked. This year's World Intellectual Property Day 2013 focuses on Creativity - the Next Generation. WIPO_IP_Day_2013_icon
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The International Trademark Association (INTA) and the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) organized the first Roundtable for qualified employees and staff. It was designed specifically for Paralegals and Trademark Administrators to learn the role, responsibilities and career of a U.S. paralegal and receive an update on the drafting of list of goods and services and an update of current issues at the DPMA. There were 70 participants. Speakers / Host : Barbara Preißner, Dr. Senta Bingener und Martin Sebene (DPMA) Guest Speaker: Karen Holme (Manager, Intellectual Property Sunkist Growers, Inc.) Moderator: Alexandra Dellmeier  (LexDellmeier IP Law Firm) We especially thank Karen Holme for coming from the US to this event. And, of course, we thank the DPMA for hosting this event at their Munich headquarters and making this Roundtable a very special event for everyone!
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On July 1, 2013 Croatia, with its approx. 4.5 million inhabitants will become the 28th Member of the European Union (EU). Therefore, the EU will be enlarged for the seventh time since its establishment in the year 1957. EU_Croatia_FlagsWhat are the consequences for holders of Community Trademarks (CTMs) and Community Designs (CDs)? 1. Automatic extension of the CTMs and CDs to Croatia (same mechanism as with the previous EU Enlargements in 2004 and 2007). 2. Grandfathering of earlier rights. 3. Exceptional right to opposition:
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This is a great cartoon by Tom Fishburne which shows what happens when innovation hits internal forces... For more really good cartoons on trademarks, patents, marketing, innovation please see Tom Fishburne's fantastic website: http://tomfishburne.com/ Lifecycle of Innovation - by Tom Fishburne
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The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has published an online tool revealing a short and up-to-date overview on intellectual property (IP) in various countries around the world, including legal information, laws and statistics relating to - trademarks - patents - designs, - copyrights. The Country Profile Database includes WIPO members as well as non-members. Map_Country_Profiles
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The yearly published EU Report on Counterfeiting reveals a 15% increase in pirated goods. Each year, the European Commission publishes a report describing the customs detentions of articles suspected of infringing intellectual property rights (IPR), such as trademarks, copyrights and patents. These statistics, compiled on the basis of the data transmitted by the EU Member States in accordance with Article 8 of Commission Regulation (EC) 1891/2004, provide useful information to support the analysis of IPR infringements affecting the EU market and the development of appropriate counter-measures. EU Counterfeiting Stats 2011

Seminar “Vom Schutzrecht zum Unternehmenswert” – Marken, Designs und andere Rechte in der Unternehmenspraxis

Donnerstag, 15. November 2012

Ort: Eden Hotel Wolff, München (gegenüber Hauptbahnhof) Seminarflyer, Referenten und Anmeldung: http://www.lexdellmeier.info/downloads/seminarflyer-2012.pdf     Thema 1: Die Schaffung von werthaltigen Schutzrechten Thema 2: Die Bewertung von Schutzrechten
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... and today's challenges. Great trademarks and fantastic advertising measures are necessary in order to market and sell your products and services - anywhere!