Law: Trade Marks Act (No. 45) 1997 (Iceland)

Recent case highlights uncertainty over protection of word-and-design marks registered before 2017

Both the ISIPO and the Board of Appeal referred to the CP3 guidelines –implemented in 2017 – to support their refusal after the appellant referred to prior registrations for similar marks.

03 September 2024

Board of Appeal overturns ISIPO decision in cancellation action

The case serves as a reminder of the difficulties of proving bad faith before the ISIPO or the Board of Appeal.

14 March 2024