Bookshop Beats Fashion Titan: The Hermes Showdown. Introduction. Bookshop vs Fashion Titan. Hermes, the Greek God. In this battle, a small bookshop named Hermes in Izmir, Turkey, clashed with the luxury French brand Hermès, spotlighting the complexities of trademark law. The bookshop, owned by Umit Nar, has operated for 15 years and draws its name […]
Porsche’s Electric Vehicle Trademark: Porsche‘s recent attempt to secure a trademark for the distinctive sound tailored for its electric vehicles within Europe has encountered a setback. The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has declined the application, citing a lack of distinctiveness. Emphasizing the characteristics of the sound as “futuristic, melodious, and rhythmic, with identifiable motives […]
Introduction Understanding the trends and changes in applicant and registration numbers is crucial for assessing the demand and interest in a particular context. This article examines the historical data of Malaysian and foreign applicants and registrations, shedding light on significant shifts in demand and providing insights for future predictions. Read on to discover the patterns […]
Here are some key features of a good registrable trademark: 1. Distinctiveness: A good trademark should be distinctive, meaning it should be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one business from those of another. Descriptive or generic marks are usually not registrable as trademarks. 2. Non-confusing: A trademark should not be confusingly similar […]