The European Court of Justice has tightened the Baby-Dry definition of descriptive trade marks in two decisions that bring further clarification for brand owners. In its February 12 rulings in ...

In CM Capital Markets Holding SA v OHIM, the General Court has rejected CM Capital Markets Holding SA's oppositions to the registration of two marks including the words 'carbon capital markets'. Among ...

In Hrbek v OHIM, the General Court has held that there was a likelihood of confusion between two ALPINE logos even for ski sports products, despite the descriptive meaning of the common word 'alpine'.

What is a descriptive name? a name, company trademark, or logo that vividly describes what a company does or the product and services a company renders to people. A descriptive name is common among ...