Court: Benelux Court of Justice

Legal Updates you may have missed: two losses, one win and a glimmer of hope for non-traditional trademarks

We kick off our latest series of Legal Updates you may have missed by looking at cases that demonstrate the hurdles faced by rights holders seeking to register or defend their non-traditional trademarks.

15 April 2024

Benelux Court of Justice invalidates Dr Martens position mark 

Airwair - the company behind the iconic Dr Martens shoes - was held to have proved acquired distinctiveness only in relation to black and dark-coloured boots. 

28 March 2024

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