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Essensis mark revoked for non-use

The Irish High Court has recently considered the meaning of "genuine use" of a mark in Compagnie Gervais Danone v Glanbia Foods Society Limited [2007] IEHC 126, High Court, Mr Justice Finlay Geoghegan, April 20 2007. The case involved Danone's Essensis mark which was registered in 2000 in Ireland for, among other things, milk, milky deserts and yoghurts. In 2006, Glanbia introduced into the market a range of fermented milk products called Essence. Danone sued for infringement and Glanbia counterclaimed.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

Marks descriptive of get-up or packaging

Many proprietors of trade marks descriptive of their product's get up or packaging are sceptical about registering their trade marks because the Registry jealously guards against the registration of such marks for the obvious reason that they are descriptive of the product packaging and as such are not distinctive and objectionable. Examples of such marks are Oval Tin, Red Box and Blue Band.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

Customs regulation revised

The revised Customs legislation prescribes the conditions under which the Customs Administration of Croatia can take measures against goods where there is justifiable suspicion that they violate IP rights. It also details the procedures to implement Customs measures in such cases.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

The future of ex officio trade mark examination

In Finland and the other Nordic countries there has been a vibrant discussion about a revision of the examination of grounds for refusal after Denmark decided in 1999 to stop applying ex officio examination. A similar procedure is used in the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM).

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

China's copyright black list

The National Copyright Administration of the PRC (NCAC) plans to introduce a black list system to help crack down on online copyright infringement.

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

Utynam's Heirs

A monthly column devoted to IP curiosities and controversies, named in honour of John of Utynam - who received the world's first recorded patent in 1449

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

Uncertainty over trade mark use in EU

Trade mark owners face disharmony in Europe when it comes to assessing when the five-year period during which they have to use their trade marks begins and ends

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

India explores traditional knowledge options

The Geographical Indications Ministry in Chennai granted a registration for an intricate form of silverwork made in the Andhra Pradesh region in May

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

G8 pledges action

The leaders of the world's eight richest countries have promised a "new international dialogue" on innovation and IP protection

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

Good courts needed in changing times

Chris Vale of Rouse & Co International says IP rights holders need more protection in Vietnam's rapidly changing legal environment

Managing IP Correspondent, June 30 2007

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