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Les Éditions Albert René filed a request for the invalidation of the European Union trademark “Obelix,” owned by WORKS 11 MICHAŁ LUBIŃSKI and registered in Class 13, in connection with various types of firearms. The application for invalidation was based on the earlier European Union trademark “OBELIX” relating to the famous character from children’s comics, and registered for classes 9, 16, 25, 28, and 41 in connection with entertainment and merchandising activities.

This case was brought by the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC) against a private individual over the latter’s use of the term “Champanillo”

The present dispute arises from an application for registration of an EU trade mark for a three-dimensional sign consisting of a hand-shaped corkscrew, for goods in Class 21. That application was rejected on the grounds that the sign applied for consisted exclusively of the shape of the product necessary to achieve a technical result in relation to the goods applied for.

This order rules on the admissibility of the injunctive relief granted at the request of Houdini Heritage KFT, aimed at protecting the rights arising from its ‘Houdini’ trademark registration.

Enprani Co. Ltd, a cosmetic manufacturer and retailer that markets a range of products under the Holika Holika brand. The products’ main ingredient is aloe vera. These products are sold in packaging shaped like an aloe leaf.

Hernández Martí Abogados attended the 6th IP Case Law Conference organised by the European Union Intellectual Property Office, held in Alicante on 21 and 22 May 2026.

In the present case, the Court of Justice is ruling on a reference for a preliminary ruling arising from a dispute between various companies whose business consists of the sale of footwear.

In 1996, the Roncato brothers divided control of their companies, which were primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of suitcases.

Since 2005, Grupo Solar de Samaniego S.L. has been the proprietor of the Spanish word mark “Valcavada” for alcoholic beverages in Class 33.

Grand Hotel Central Barcelona S.L. acquired, through a sale and purchase agreement with UNICO Hospitality Group S.L., the building commonly known as Casa Cambó, situated in Barcelona, as well as the hotel business housed within it.

The French company Maison Fauré Le Page had been engaged in the purchase and sale of weapons, ammunition and leather accessories since 1716, until its dissolution in 1992.

On 5 September 2022, LTV Leuchten & Lampen Vertriebs GmbH (hereinafter LTV) filed an application for invalidity against a design registered in the European Union in the “Lamps” category