Refussal of ‘PRIME’ trademark registration due to lack of distinctiveness

The decision issued by the Fourth Board of Appeal on August 30, 2024, in case R 790/2024-4, addresses the application for the registration of European Union trademark No. 18 876 003, relating to the sports drink trademark "PRIME".


Delimitation of the protection of the rights to privacy and to one’s own image in the context of social uses. Consent excludes unlawful intrusion. Publication of pictures.

Decision of the Court: The lower court dismissed the claim, concluding that, given the circumstances of the case, the defendant could reasonably understand that he had his wife's consent to publish the photographs.


Trademark Infringement and Unfair Competition Following Termination of Distribution Agreement – MAKEBLOCK v. DISTINTIVA

On September 1, 2023, the Commercial Court No. 1 of Alicante issued a judgment in favor of MAKEBLOCK Co Ltd in the case of trademark infringement and unfair competition against DISTINTIVA S COOP and its joint administrator, Diego.


HERNANDEZ MARTI will attend MARQUES Annual Conference

Dr. Cristina Hernandez-Marti Perez, representing HERNANDEZ MARTI ABOGADOS, will be attending the 38th MARQUES Annual Conference, which is scheduled to take place in Stockholm from September 24 to 27, 2024.


General Court Upholds EUIPO Decision in Google vs. EPay Trademark Dispute

In October 2019, Google LLC sought to register the EU word mark "GPAY" for a variety of goods and services under Classes 9 and 36. EPay AD, a company based in Sofia, Bulgaria, opposed the registration, citing its earlier registered Bulgarian figurative mark "ePay," which also covers electronic payment services.


Energy Branding Battle: The GPS vs. GPG Trademark Case

Global Power Service SpA applied for the registration of the figurative trademark "GPS GLOBAL POWER SERVICE" for services in classes 35, 36, 37, 42, and 45 of the Nice Agreement. Naturgy Energy Group, S.A.


Louis Vuitton triumphs: Trademark application deemed to causa risk of confusion

On July 2, 2024, the Opposition Division issued a resolution regarding the opposition filed by Louis Vuitton Malletier against the European Union trademark application No. 18 871 237 by Cheng Wang.


Link exists between the marks due to their similarity, the strong reputation of “JOY,” and the related nature of the goods and services. – JOY vs. Joyful by nature

In the case T‑157/23, Kneipp GmbH filed an application for the EU word mark "Joyful by nature" on November 29, 2019. Jean Patou opposed this application, citing their earlier EU word mark "JOY," registered for various cosmetics and perfumery products in Class 3. The opposition was based on Articles 8(1)(b) and 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001, focusing on the reputation of "JOY."


Overall impression – Community Design – Puma vs. Fujian Daocheng Electronic Commerce

The General Court issued its judgment on May 8, 2024, in Case T-758/22. The case involved Puma SE as the applicant, the EUIPO as the defendant, and Fujian Daocheng Electronic Commerce Co. Ltd as the other party to the proceedings.


Hernández Martí Abogados Attends INTA Annual Conference in Atlanta

Hernández Martí Abogados proudly attended the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Conference, which took place in Atlanta from May 18-22, 2024. This prestigious event provided a perfect platform for our team to engage in table topics, stay updated on the latest industry trends, and meet with clients.


9th MIPLC Alumni Conference on Intellectual Property and Competition Law

Hernandez Marti proudly attended the MIPLC Alumni Conference on April 20th in Munich.


FERTIUBER vs. UBER – Risk of Confusion

The judgment of the Provincial Court of Madrid dated January 25, 2024, addresses an intellectual property dispute between Fertilizantes 1968 S.L. and Uber Technologies Inc.