Industry: Sports

In this dispute between ski binding manufacturers, the Borgarting Court of Appeal has upheld the lower court’s decision that Atomic’s mark MOVER was invalid – but on different grounds.

04 April 2024

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

14 March 2024

The organising body of the Barclays Premier League - the top tier of English football - has scored a victory in India, with the court confirming that Premier SPG and WVG Mills did not have a monopoly over the word ‘Premier’.

12 February 2024

Court data analysis reveals the likely outcomes of pursuing Super Bowl opportunists in Nevada.

09 February 2024

In good news for French former tennis player Yannick Noah, the court confirmed that the mark NOAH had been put to genuine use during the relevant period for “polo shirts” and “sweaters”.

05 February 2024

In an arguably questionable decision, the General Court excused itself from analysing whether CROSSFIT had acquired enhanced distinctiveness through use.

04 January 2024

Celtic Football Club legend Henrik Larsson has been successful in its attempt to have the figurative mark LARSSON declared invalid on the ground of passing off.

20 November 2023

The decision examines the registrability of marks consisting of signs or indications that are also used as advertising slogans, indications of quality or incitements to purchase.

10 November 2023

The JPO concluded that there was no likelihood of confusion between the figurative mark ANYTIME 24 and the earlier mark ANYTIME FITNESS.

10 November 2023

The NBA’s evidence was too vague, which damaged its chances of establishing any reputation beyond basketball-related entertainment.

15 September 2023