Region: Germany

In our latest round-up, we look at darts prodigy Luke Littler planning to register his name as a trademark, Cahill Gordon & Reindel welcoming a patent litigator, and much more.

30 January 2024

Featured in Trademark register tracker

WTR analyses filing trends across major registers in North America and Europe between 1 May and 31 August 2023, using Fovea IP data.

04 January 2024

In our latest round-up, we look at a judge taking a cider taste test as part of infringement proceedings, Temu enlisting customers in fight against impersonators, and much more.

24 November 2023

Featured in Trademark Litigation Review 2025

As highlighted by multiple CJEU, Supreme Court and Federal Patent Court judgments, creating a valid registration, the scope of protection, justifications for non-use of trademarks and objections to registration of infringing marks are among the most pressing issues when it comes to litigating pharmaceutical trademarks in Germany.

24 November 2023

Featured in Trademark Litigation Review 2025

New case law concerning trademarks in the automotive sector, the latest developments on preliminary injunctions and coverage of new technologies in German trademark filings are the key issues at the forefront of the German trademark landscape.

24 November 2023

In this dispute over the sale of JOOP! and Calvin Klein perfumes at discount stores, the court considered whether damage to reputation can constitute a legitimate reason to prevent the resale of exhausted goods.

15 November 2023

Featured in The Trademark Prosecution Review 2025

A comprehensive guide to Germany’s trademark law is vital for any party seeking to protect its rights before the DPMA and enforce them before the German courts. A deep dive into this highly technical area can give rights holders a significant competitive edge.

27 October 2023

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting and Online Brand Enforcement: Global Guide 2023

German anti-counterfeiting authorities found their work in national legislation harmonising with EU initiatives and contracted international treaties (eg, the Paris Convention). This sturdy foundation supports the country’s border measures, criminal prosecution, civil enforcement and infringement prevention.

29 September 2023

In a blow to logistics company Dachser, the court held that use of its trademarks on true-to-life replicas of a Dachser truck and warehouse did not constitute trademark infringement.

01 August 2023

Featured in Trademark register tracker

UK applicants filed 10% more trademark applications abroad in the first four months of 2023 than they did at the end of last year, Fovea IP data shows. 

08 June 2023