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paralegal Fenna Prins

Fenna Prins

paralegal
E-mail:
prins@abcor-ip.com


As early as in her Bachelor degree in 2017 Fenna chose to specialize in IP, at which time she applied for an internship including a thesis at Abcor. For her thesis she conducted extensive research into the grounds for refusal of shape-marks by the European trademark authorities, upon which she graduated with distinction. After this impressive achievement, Fenna stayed with Abcor as a Trademark assistant and she has since grown into an experienced trademark paralegal. Fenna is very accurate and pays great attention to detail. In addition to monitoring deadlines and carefully handling case-files, Fenna enjoys being the first point of contact and supporting customers with questions about international trademark claims. In her time off, Fenna enjoys taking care of her houseplants, dancing, but especially to meet up and chat with friends.

Talen

  • Dutch
  • English

Education

  • Professional degree in Law (Bachelor) at Leiden University of Applied Sciences;
  • Pre-master’s degree in Law at the Open University of Amsterdam
  • Started with a masters degree in Law specializing in Intellectual Property,&
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IP quiz Trademarks

Puma is one of the bigger sports and lifestyle brands in the world. The core-business is the design, development and sale of (sports) shoes, (sports) clothing and accessories. In 1960, Puma registered an international trademark for a device designed in 1958: the formstrip. Since then, Puma has registered approximately 90 formstrip trademarks with validity in the Benelux or the European Union. Puma claims that this is a serial mark. Monshoe is a wholesaler of women's shoes and related products. The company designs and develops Monshoe shoes which it largely markets itself. Monshoe sells its women's shoes under the brands Shoecolate and Pearlz. The shoe Shoecolate is offered in various colour combinations. Puma claims that Monshoe infringes its well-known formstrip trademark. Monshoe contradicts this and states that the average consumer will not perceive the device of Monshoe on the sneakers as a trademark. And if the public will recognize a trademark in the decoration, it will not make the connection to Puma. According to Monshoe, the formstrip logo is not a well-known trademark within the meaning of the BVIE and the UMVo. There is no likelihood of confusion because the sign does not or hardly evoke any association with Puma among the public. In light of the above, who is right? Does this constitute decorative use or linking to a well-known trademark?
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