Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Proof of use"

Selected cases

Case no.: R2621/2019-4

Decision date: 24 Nov, 2020

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Identity of goods and services, Proof of use, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R1074/2020-4

Decision date: 18 May, 2021

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Extent of use, Proof of use

Case no.: R0612/2020-4

Decision date: 21 Mar, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Proof of use, Evidence of use, Figurative element, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: 91210124

Decision date: 30 Sep, 2015

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Proof of use, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: R1611/2018-4

Decision date: 14 Dec, 2022

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Reputation, Distinctiveness acquired by use, Restriction of the list of goods and services, Visual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Likelihood of confusion, Proof of use

Case no.: R2140/2021-4

Decision date: 12 Dec, 2022

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Proof of use, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Likelihood of confusion

Case no.: R2379/2010-1

Decision date: 21 Mar, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Descriptive element, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Proof of use, Relevant territory, Sales figures, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1889/2010-4

Decision date: 01 Nov, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Personal name mark, Phonetic similarity, Proof of use, Sales figures, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0368/2009-2

Decision date: 13 Jan, 2010

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Dissimilarity of goods and services, New submission on appeal, Proof of use, Scope of proceedings, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R1037/2018-5

Decision date: 26 Nov, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Proof of use, Use not as registered