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No reimbursement of costs for a patent attorney in trademark matters

Patent attorney in trademark disputes Patentanwaltskoten waren in der Vergangenheit in Markenstreitigkeiten stets erstattungsfähig. Diese Rechtslage hat sich nicht zuletzt seit einem Urteil des EuGH geändert. Der EuGH hatte damals klargestellt, dass die Kosten des Patentanwalts nur dann erstattungsfähig sind, wenn dessen Hinzuziehung erforderlich war. In the case before the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart,…
No use of the trademark for disposable deposits

Einwegpfandsymbol Die Deutsche Pfandgesellschaft ist Inhaberin einer EU Bildmarke. Die Marke ist seit Juni 2007 als Individualmarke unter anderem für diverse Dienstleistungen eingetragen, darunter Auf Basis dieser Marke legte die DPG Deutsche Pfandsystem GmbH Widerspruch gegen eine recht ähnliche Marke ein. EUIPO verneint Benutzung der Marke für Einwegpfand Im Rahmen des Widerspruchsverfahrens erhob der Anmelder…
Satisfaction guarantee is a real guarantee

A guarantee is an obligation of the entrepreneur that goes beyond the mere warranty. But when does a guarantee exist in the legal sense? Is a satisfaction guarantee such a guarantee? The European Court of Justice provides answers.
Known from… what actually?

Awareness advertising is a powerful tool in a company’s marketing mix. This is why many websites include references such as “Known from” and then list various media. But is this actually permissible? The Hanseatic Higher Regional Court has commented on this widespread type of advertising.
Risk of repetition despite cease-and-desist declaration

With the reform of competition law at the end of 2020, the legislator wanted to make it more difficult to prosecute some competition law infringements. With the failed reform, however, the legislator has probably made the situation even worse, as a decision by the Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg on the risk of repetition despite…
Putin and public morality in trademark law

Does a trademark application with the name of Russian President Putin violate public morals and must therefore be rejected?
Odor marker for golf balls

The registration of an olfactory trademark presents great difficulties and a complex challenge in trademark law. A recent ruling by the Federal Patent Court sheds light on the difficulties and limits of registering this special type of trademark.
EU-US Data Privacy Framework in force

After Safe Harbor and Privacy Shield were overturned by the European Court of Justice years ago as the legal basis for the transfer of personal data to the USA, there is now a new approach to transatlantic data transfers: the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
No ban on the name Königsalm before the Stuttgart Spring Festival

Königsalm auf dem Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest Die von uns vertretene Familie Renoldi betreibt die Königsalm auf dem Wasen in Stuttgart. Die Königsalm ist eine mobile Festhütte in Form einer Alm aus Holz, in der bis zu 2.000 Personen Platz finden. Sie existiert seit 2018 und hatte ihre Premiere 2019 auf dem Freimarkt in Bremen. Bereits 2019…
Layher retains 5% compensation for damages

In a dispute between two scaffolding manufacturers over the use of the “Layher” trademark, Layher has been awarded 5% damages. After proceedings up to the Federal Court of Justice, the Higher Regional Court of Stuttgart confirms its previous judgment with new grounds.
Jägermeister defeats Selva Negra in trademark dispute

Herbal liqueur giant Mast Jägermeister loses to Selva Negra, which was represented by KPW, in a trademark dispute before the Hamburg Regional Court.
Focus Top Medical Seal misleading?

Every year, Focus magazine publishes a list of the top doctors in Germany. But is the advertising with the Focus Top Doctors misleading?
WTR 1000, 2023: 1 x silver and 3 x bronze for KPW

KPW once again receives bronze in the WTR 1000, the global ranking of the World Trademark Review. All partners were also recognized.
Infringement of a certification mark

When is a certification mark infringed? How far do the trademark owner’s claims go and what role do the trademark statutes play?
Where can Himalayan salt come from?

On the requirements for designations of origin when the consumer associates a very specific place with the designation (Himalayan salt)?
Rating portal must provide evidence of customer contact

Bad reviews are a nuisance for many companies, especially if the reviewer was not even a customer. But in the case of anonymous reviews, is it enough to claim not to know the reviewer? Does the review portal have to prove customer contact between the reviewer and the company? A decision by the Federal Court…
Duty to inform about manufacturer warranties

Under what conditions are online retailers obliged to provide information about manufacturer’s warranties? What must retailers bear in mind.
Conclusion of contract by shipping the goods ineffective

Is a GTC clause “Conclusion of contract by shipping of the goods” permissible? When must an order confirmation be sent in the online store?