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At Knijff, we often emphasize the importance of trademark protection for artists. If you are not properly protected, or if your trademark rights are in the hands of someone who does not have your best interests at heart, the consequences can be serious. The popular former American boy band Why Don’t We experienced this firsthand after a recent court ruling following years of legal battles.
A German applicant filed a trademark application for GAME OF DONER for fast-food services. Home Box Office (HBO) opposed the application based on its well-known trademark GAME OF THRONES. Does GAME OF DONER unfairly take advantage of GAME OF THRONES?
LEGO is undoubtedly an iconic brand for both young and old. In addition to design rights on the LEGO brick itself, LEGO also holds design rights on the LEGO minifigure as well as trademark rights on its classic shape. Not surprisingly, the toy manufacturer filed several applications for the cancellation of toy figure design registrations of third parties over the past years.
MAXimum victory: Omroep Max triumphs over HBO Max in the Benelux
Matterhorn disappears from Toblerone packaging
Four stripes are not three stripes
Phishing, fake invoices, and trademarks on the brink of registration
Energy Drink Formerly Known As ‘Purple Rain’
