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The Hazes family finds itself embroiled in a new conflict, this time between Rachel Hazes and her son André Hazes Jr. Rachel demands that her son stop using the name 'André Hazes' and insists he should use 'André Hazes Jr.' for his performances and CDs. Junior's management maintains he will continue using the name, arguing no one expects the late Hazes to perform when they hear "André Hazes" is coming.
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Parodies of well-known brands pop up regularly. When these cases escalate, the defence often centres around freedom of expression or the idea that it’s a legitimate parody. However, European trademark law (currently) does not recognize a parody exception. This makes sense, as such cases are often about gaining commercial advantage by piggybacking on a famous brand.
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A trademark isn’t limited to just words or logos. Other elements—such as colours, shapes, sounds, or even videos—can also function as trademarks. But is a colour trademark always effective at stopping competitors?
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Almost every supermarket has its own private label. These stores often go to great lengths to make their private labels look strikingly similar to their A-list counterparts. After all, why not ride the coattails of the big names? Lidl, for example, has built a reputation for making its house brands look suspiciously like their A-brand rivals. Recently, they've given their soft drink line, Freeway, a makeover. The standout? The orange soda bottle, which bears more than a passing resemblance to the iconic Fanta bottle. From the color to the round shape evoking an orange, the fonts, the shadowing (in dark blue no less), and the little leaf attached to the letters—it's hard not to notice the similarities. But the big question is: Is this even legal? And, if not, what can be done to prevent it?
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In several countries worldwide (including the USA), there are special provisions for registering a person’s name. To prevent someone from exploiting the fame of another individual, a declaration must be submitted stating that this is your own name or that the (famous) person has given their permission. These requirements do not apply to a European Union trademark application. Therefore, it is essential for celebrities to claim their rights in a timely manner.
When a company or artist rises above the crowd, there are always parties looking to profit from it. Domain name squatting is a prime example. However, if a trademark has been registered earlier, the squatter may face an uphill battle.

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