Admissibility and substantiation of opposition based on article 8(4) EUTMR (Advanced level) Advanced
Reasons and tips on admissibility and substantiation of opposition before the boards in relation to article 8(4) EUTMR Speaker: Stefan MARTIN - EUIPO - Boards of Appeal
Non use excuse, recent case law (Intermediate level) Intermediate
Presentation of the notion of 'non use' in (proof of use) opposition proceedings and of some important case law in the area. Speaker: Alexandra KUSTUROVIC - EUIPO - Boards of Appeal
The relevant Consumer and Trademarks 5-2-2016 (Basic level) Basic
Based on extensive case law, the presentation illustrates how the notion of 'the relevant consumer' is interpreted by the Boards of Appeal and the Courts. Speaker: Cristina BERCIAL (Casalonga & Associés)
Dealing with weak brands (Advanced level) Advanced
The assesments of weak trade marks is the central topic of this panel. Defining dominant and distinctive elements and the impact of weak or non-distinctive elements in the assessment of likelihood of confusion are analysed. Aditionally a corporate perspective on weak marks is also offered. Speakers: Panel leader – Judge Savvas S. Papasavvas, President of the 3rd Chamber, General Court of the E...
Defending famous brands 5-5-2016 (Advanced level) Advanced
The panel deals with protection of famous brands from the detriment caused by the use of later signs. In particular proving reputation of the earlier mark and the requirements for claiming dilution and tarnishment are analysed through the most relevant case law. Speakers: Panel leader - Professor Hugh Hansen, Director, Fordham Intellectual Property Law InstituteMr Arne Führer, Regional Justice ...
Arguing national law 6-5-2016 (Advanced level) Advanced
The challenge of relying on foreign law in the context of Article 8(4) EUTMR and the role of national judgements in the context or recent case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union are analysed. Claiming personality rights and copyright before EUIPO´s Boards of Appeal and the CJEU is also reviewed. Speakers: Panel leader – His Honour Michael Fysh, QC, SC, former Judge at the Pate...