Archive: 11 Nov 2014

OHIM clarifies its practice regarding the proof of applicable law in Article 8(4) cases

OHIM clarifies its practice regarding the proof of applicable law in Article 8(4) cases

In addition to the earlier trademarks specified in Article 8(2) CTMR, non-registered trademarks and other signs protected at Member State level used in the course of trade as ‘business identifiers’ of more than mere local significance can be invoked in an opposition provided that such rights confer on their proprietors the right to prohibit the […]