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“All may be lost through wanting too much¹ ” or when applicants are reminded that bad faith has its limits, even/especially in trade mark law

Since time immemorial, there have always been some who have been tempted interpret basic principles a little freely to circumvent, or even abuse, trade mark law, but the courts are […]

Wanting to be the Author of a Protected Work is not enough… Or when a lack of Originality catches up with you

At some point all of us try our hand at taking photographs or at drawing (though ‘doodling’ would perhaps be a more fitting term in some cases). However, the fact […]

THE WHY AND HOW OF IP – EPISODE 2
TRADEMARKS THAT BECOME GENERIC: TOO HIGH A PRICE FOR SUCCESS

I. WHY: “Can you lend me your BIRO®”, “Bother, I’ve forgotten my THERMOS®”, “Shall we take the ESCALATOR® or the lift?”, “Do you have any CELLOPHANE® to wrap these flowers?” […]

“The Why and How of IP” – a series of short guides

With spring and the dynamizing launch of our new organization, SANTARELLI GROUP, and because a brief reminder of the basics is always worthwhile, we have decided to explore a few […]

Initial experience of the “new” trademark opposition proceedings before the French IP Office: review of a year of opposition, French style

THE SURNAME AS A TRADEMARK: A SUBTLE CHOICE BETWEEN BLOOD TIES AND FAMILIAL CONFLICT

The family name, a trademark like no other, linking to individuals with renowned qualities: a trademark animated in the primary sense of the term: personal name trademarks and more specifically […]