Trademarkagency Abcor

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?

Play the quiz

Trademark agency Abcor - protect your trademark

Contact

Sitemap

"Abcor has a great team of professionals. With an understanding of business and marketing."

"The cooperation with Abcor is great. The attorneys can easily be contacted by telephone and/or email. Gangster energy 😄"

"Abcor thinks along with the client and provides professional advice. A very pleasant collaboration!"

"Our long-standing partner with regards to trademarks is Abcor. We grow plants and they always grow and bloom. "

"Involvement, punctuality and an eye for the client"

"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."

"platform for pet brands a.o. CleoCat, Dogr, District70, Geen Fields Rebel Petz"

"Catchy design that matches brand identity. Targeted recruitment campaigns. Websites and online findability."

"As a sustainable transition adviser, The Dio Academy helps in reducing carbon footprint and total cost through innovation and makes people and organisations agile. "

"We raise camping to a higher level and supply campsites and holiday parks worldwide with luxury safari tents."

"Action is Europe's fastest growing non-food discounter. We pride ourselves on offering good and surprising everyday products at very low prices."

"Philips is de fabrikant van een verscheidenheid aan goederen, van consumentenelektronica tot huishoudelijke apparaten en van beveiligingssystemen tot halfgeleiders."

"As the network of the Netherlands we are passionate about offering secure, reliable and future-proof networks and services."

"Since 1977, Eurol has been developing and producing lubricants and technical fluids."

"Beaphar provides affordable, accessible health, care and nutrition products of high quality to pets and their families in more than 86 countries."

"The platform, applications and APIs of MessageBird help businesses streamline conversations through their customers’ preferred channels — like WhatsApp, Email, SMS, Voice, WeChat, Messenger, Instagram"

"André Kuipers is not only an astronaut and doctor but also an ambassador for charities."

"For more than 20 years Ilfari has have made tailored luminaries."

"ADO Den Haag is a financially stable football organisation, structurally competing for European football in a full stadium."

"Charities. The Mooi Mens label falls under the Heb & Houwen, Amsterdam Clothing Bank Foundation."

"River2Sea has specialised entirely in the design and production of high-quality lures."

"Tehava is an international distributor and importer of bicycles, parts and accessories in the mid- and high-level sports segment"

"Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide."

"The mission of Rainforest Alliance is to create a more sustainable world by using social and market forces to protect nature and improve the lives of farmers and forest communities."

"An international trading house active in whisky as an investment product. The company helps investors add stability to their investment portfolio."

"Dancohr Corporation is a leading manufacturer and supplier of high quality skin care, pedicure and cosmetic products tailored to the needs of professional pedicures, podiatrists, beauticians and make-up artists. "

IP quiz Trademarks