Organisation: Orange SA - World Trademark Review

Orange is the new black – cancellation decisions confirm distinction between colours and names of colours

The EUIPO Cancellation Division has partially upheld cancellation applications against ORANGE marks in respect of certain goods, confirming the distinction between applications seeking protection for a colour and those seeking protection for the name of a colour.

05 August 2024

Smart enforcement, robust licensing and social media crackdowns: highlights from Brand Strategy Summit Europe 2024

Brand owners and law firm leaders offer their top tips for cost-effective enforcement, long-lasting licensing agreements and combatting social media fraud, at this year’s WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit Europe.

15 March 2024

Colour trademarks: Tel Aviv District Court grants interim relief against combination of colours and graphics similar to that of Orange

In a decision devoted to the protection of colour trademarks, the court ruled that 018 Shop Ltd, a newcomer to the telecoms market, could not use a combination of colours and graphics similar to that used by global network brand Orange.

28 August 2019