FRIDAY, 22 APRIL 2016
Moreno Marin reference seeks to clarify GI/TM interface
The questions referred to the CJEU read like this: 1. May the prohibitions in Article 3(1)(c) of Directive 2008/95 include the use of a sign referring to the characteristic of a product or service which is that it can be found in abundance in a single place with a high degree of value and quality? 2. May a sign with these characteristics be regarded as a sign of geographical origin in so far as the product or service will always be concentrated in a specific physical area? If you would like to comment on this case to the UK IPO, please email policy@ipo.gov.uk by this coming Monday, 25 April 2016. |
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