As of September 1, 2023, Monique Granneman will transfer to Abcor European Trademark and Design Agency. With her arrival, Abcor is even better able to serve the growing customer base. »other-general
After almost two years, my role as the chairman of the BMM has come to an end. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to achieve all the goals I have set. The recurring theme in my work has always been recognition. Recognition that intellectual property rights are crucial for the existence of businesses. But also recognition that BMM members, including IP lawyers, in-house lawyers, and BMM-recognized trademark and design attorneys are specialists. This is all the more important in order to be able to separate the wheat from the chaff, especially given the many crooks that seem to pop up constantly. »other-general
After being listed in the WTR1000, Abcor has also been included in the IP STARS ranking this year. Managing IP annually conducts research among IP-firms and their clients in 70 countries. Based on these results, a firm can be included in the IP STARS ranking. »other-general
It remains an evil that we cannot rid: misleading and phantom invoices. When someone applies for a trademark to be registered, the applicant often receives a letter or invoice from a rogue company sooner than one from the authorities. By using highly similar logos, people may think they are dealing with official authorities. Consequence: payments of up to €2,300 are made for publication on a totally meaningless website. A good example of this are the invoices from EUOIP (Not to be confused with the EUIPO). »other-general
In order to secure continued support of its customers IP assets, Buro Blanchard decided to formalize the collaboration with Abcor trademark agency of Leiden, the Netherlands.
Buro Blanchard and Abcor had been informally working together for several years. Not to anyone’s surprise because Frans Blanchard and Theo-Willem van Leeuwen (founder and CEO of Abcor) had known each other since the 1990’s from the advertising business. »other-general
Henny Rietkerk Compra BV- domainnames, apps and website design
"Abcor has a great team of professionals. With an understanding of business and marketing."
Melanie Bauer Mecy 2 bv - Gangster energy drinks
"The cooperation with Abcor is great. The attorneys can easily be contacted by telephone and/or email. Gangster energy 😄"
Martin de Waal AIRMADE air solutions- aircondition and climat control apparatus
"Abcor thinks along with the client and provides professional advice. A very pleasant collaboration!"
Alex Duindam Piet Vijverberg Nursery - nursery specialisted in Phalaenopsis and Dracaena
"Our long-standing partner with regards to trademarks is Abcor. We grow plants and they always grow and bloom. Star Quality by 5 is our brand for our 5 star quality. This brand and our quality is what distinguishes us from other nurseries."
Loes Vrij Fashion designer
"Involvement, punctuality and an eye for the client"
Enzo Knol Knol Power - vlogger- influencer
"What I like about Abcor is that they are pro-active. They have made a proposal for me how to anticipate on coat-tail riding, the situation that other parties will abuses my name and Knolpower brand. I appreciate their out-of the box approach."
Warmako
"platform for pet brands a.o. CleoCat, Dogr, District70, Geen Fields Rebel Petz"
Mark Uittenbogaart Mark your Business - advertising agency
"We experience the cooperation with ABCOR as very pleasant. Honest advice, thinking along with you and keeping you sharp to protect your brand. Critical if necessary, realistic but always looking for a solution. We intend to keep working together for "
Christa Wouda Dio Academy
"The Dio Academy started a co-operation with of ABCOR. As a sustainable transition adviser, she helps in reducing carbon footprint and total cost through innovation and makes people and organisations agile. Chain collaboration is the only route: it em"
Robin van Kooten OUTSTANDING
"We raise camping to a higher level and supply campsites and holiday parks worldwide with luxury safari tents, so your guests can enjoy an Outstanding glamping experience. "
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?