Famous brands' IP cases concerning the "Visual similarity"

Selected cases

Case no.: R0137/2019-2

Decision date: 10 Sep, 2019

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Figurative element, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0967/2022-4

Decision date: 19 Jan, 2023

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Visual similarity, Phonetic similarity, Weak element, Figurative trade mark

Case no.: R0474/2021-2

Decision date: 12 Jul, 2021

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1588/2009-4

Decision date: 14 Jun, 2011

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual dissimilarity, Detriment to earlier mark, Dilution of distinctiveness, Dissimilarity of goods and services, Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Principle of legality, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: R0363/2016-1

Decision date: 22 Sep, 2016

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Conceptual identity, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

Case no.: O/362/03

Decision date: 24 Dec, 2003

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

Subject matter: Dominant element, Figurative element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1548/2021-4

Decision date: 25 Apr, 2022

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, Unfair advantage, Visual similarity

Case no.: R1519/2006-2

Decision date: 29 Jun, 2007

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Common element, Conceptual similarity, Dominant element, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Principle of legality, Similarity of goods and services, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity

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.: 91229126

Decision date: 12 Jan, 2018

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of the signs, Visual similarity