Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Tarnishment of reputation"

Selected cases

Case no.: R0354/2012-1

Decision date: 09 Jun, 2012

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution of distinctiveness, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Reputation, Similarity of the signs, Tarnishment of reputation, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity, Well known trade mark

Case no.: T-111/16

Decision date: 06 May, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution of distinctiveness, Retail services, Similarity of the signs, Tarnishment of reputation, Unfair advantage