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TomTom stops GRATISTOMTOM.NL

Using the website GRATISTOMTOM.NL (freetomtom.nl) funeral insurances were being sold. In order to attract customers various products were being offered for free if an insurance deal was be made. One was allowed to chose from a SOLARA picture frame, APPLE iPod or a TOMTOM navigation system. » domain-names

Typo squatting not always profitable

Typo squatting (registering domain names that contain a typo) are becoming an increasingly bigger pest. In the United States, however, Verizon has retaliated against a company that had registered over 600 domain names containing a typo. Claiming this to be an infringement on her trademark rights Verizon was awarded a reimbursement of $ 50,000 per domain name. This amounts to over $ 30 million. » domain-names

Solex claim e-solex.nl

With the increased popularity of mopeds and electronic bicycles, the trademark SOLEX experiences a true revival. The manufacturer introduced a new, completely restyled moped under the name E-solex. Only to find out that the domain name e-solex.nl had already been claimed, by a company that deals in electronic bicycles as well. Claiming to own a well known trademark Solex successfully reclaimed the domain name. » domain-names

No pass for I-PAS

New IT has used the sign I-Pass regarding online pension services for some years. Since 2006 she is also the holder of the domain name I-PAS.NL. Although I-PAS was used as a trademark, it was not registered as such immediately. A painful mistake with dire consequences. Libra, the competition, has used the word IPAS for her online services since 2004, prior to New IT’s trademark application. » domain-names

Lamborghini claims lamborghini.tv

World renowned car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has claimed the domain name lamborghini.tv, through use of her Trademark LAMBORGHINI. » domain-names
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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?