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QR-Code is a tool but not a solution to combat counterfeit drugs

Everyone likes to earn money in a fast way. Generally, this will be achieved by working hard or by winning the lottery.  Are you a creative person than an invention may lead to success. But there are always people who want to ride on the coat tails of this success. Mainly, this coat tail riding  will not always happen fairly. The original product will be copied and the  trade name will be put on the product (counterfeit product). Examples of large-scaled counterfeit products are: clothing (Adidas), shoes (Convers), handbags (Louis Vuiton), perfumes (Chanel), toiletries (Gillette), etc.   » counterfeit-products
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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?