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Now in its second year, Class 46  is dedicated to European trade mark law and practice.  This weblog is written by a team of enthusiasts who want to spread the word and share their thoughts with others.
 
  THURSDAY, 29 JULY 2010
Christian Louboutin: there is no business like (fake) shoe business
Nowadays, it sadly has become a cliché to state that most companies have seen or will see counterfeits of their products appear on the market. When a firm has to deal with fakes, managers involved at the commercial strategy, legal and financial departments should feel concerned and coordinate their efforts to take actions.

How about the communication department? Rarely would a firm openly communicate on being the victim of counterfeiters, other by way of commenting court decisions (which might at a certain level become a delicate art).

This is why Christian Louboutin's "Stop Fake" web site stands out. The high-heel escarpins maker has indeed launched this web site to inform the public of its "zero tolerance" approach. It features an impressive list of third parties web sites selling fake Louboutin products. Notice the "next page link" before you think it's over! The list is even longer than Mr Louboutin's emblematic oversize heels height.

 


Posted by: Frédéric Glaize @ 17.19 
Tags: fake, websites, shoes, fashion, counterfeit,

 

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- 2010
     + September (10)
     + August (30)
     - July (55)
Poland: one cross for all scouts
Christian Louboutin: there is no business like (fake) shoe business
Butter: not that unique
Pigs and protection: Old Spots get the TSG treatment
Poland: observations, oppositions, invalidations - who's the party?
A brief update on Paul
German Federal Patent Court: ALLFAcolor v ALPHA
Spain reduces penal sanctions in the hope of more condemnatory orders
Finland: Conflict between trademark and name of a rock band
Spain - Fighting the pirates. Year 2009 in numbers.
Buffalo by-product goes all the 'whey' to protection
Octopus Paul still in the news... and two more Paul trade marks
Detailed affidavit by employee of applicant may be sufficient to prove genuine use
Using Google Similar Images search to find infringing logos
Sprider catches infringer in a temporary web
Customs union poses fresh threats along with opportunities
More Octopus Paul trade marks
The BGH and the story of the lost golden Easter bunny
Poland: secondary meaning and distinctiveness
Bakers to Aldi: you're not baking
Three more GIs for Italy
New .pt rules now in force
Spain - Where is the distinctivity in mixed trade marks? The Spanish CTM Court no. 1 has an answer to that.
E-justice website launched
Octopus Paul trade marks
Poland: dissimilarity of 3D trade marks
(Non-) British brands
Use of PARMETTA for a Seasoning Infringes PDO PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
Use of PARMETTA for a Seasoning Infringes PDO PARMIGIANO REGGIANO
AdWords: French Supreme Court remits Google v Vuitton case to the appeal court
Finland: Customs seized batch of watches worth 12 million euros
Latest GI Regs cover basil, beans and honey
Poland: big advertising and personal rights
The aura of luxury
Finland: The Board of Appeal taking strict line with surname trade marks
First Thai agricultural product on its way to get PGI status.
WIPO launches interactive map of Appellations of Origin registered under the Lisbon system
New Ferrari logo without the debated bar code design
Peter weathers the peerstorm
AirPlus/A+ dispute heads for ultimate appeal
Portakabin ruling: the Court of Justice rules
Arbitration ruling on the transfer of the PUMA trade marks in Spain
Montes de Toledo PDO amended
ITMA, Nottingham Law School offer new skills-base course
Priority in filing: does every minute count?
A pig's ear: Soprèssa Vicentina PDO spec amended
Italy signs up for Singapore
Switzerland: ALTEC LANSING is heard
Ireland opts to retain relative grounds examinations
Poland: strong, weak, distinctive trade marks for alcohol products
Bundespatentgericht: Speicherstadt
Product placement: the new reality gets nearer
The Zappanale goes on!
Switzerland: CAPRI is misleading geographic indication for tobacco
German Federal Patent Court : "Schusswaffe"
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