Own name defence narrowed in Europe

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Own name defence narrowed in Europe

Managing IP Correspondent
April 25 2016
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The recently introduced EU trade mark reforms limit the scope of the own name defence. James Whymark and Rachel Boakes explain why the change was introduced, and ask if it is really necessary

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