The MARQUES LinkedIn Group is now flourishing, with nearly 2,800 approved members following or participating in the Group’s carefully moderated discussions.

Topics covered by the Group discussions generally relate to European trade mark issues and the impact of wider issues on the European trade mark community.  Recent discussion topics include the following:

Online filing of registered Community designs: does it work for you?

Referencing and product placement as evidence of a trade mark's reputation

Is Trademarkia ethical?

European Trade Mark Reform: what do you think of the latest unofficial adopted texts?

Submitting inadmissible evidence to the General Court: accident or design?

Judges with personal knowledge: a good thing, or not?

WIPO GREEN: what does this initiative mean to brand owners?

Would you expect a fair trial before a judge who was hostile to trade marks?

Class Headings, IP TRANSLATOR and a new future: it's time to talk

Protection of composite trade marks containing a geographical term different from the applicant's location

World wide famous trade marks: can you get a certificate? 

Donating counterfeits to charity: laudable or ludicrous?

MARQUES welcomes new members to its LinkedIn Group and looks forward to their participation in its discussions. To access the Group, click here