Business & Commerce

#62025TA0071Dava T-71/25: Genel Mahkeme Kararı 21 Ocak 2026 – Casa Ermelinda Freitas v EUIPO – Eggers & Franke (EF) (AB ticari markası – İtiraz işlemleri – AB şekilsel ticari marka başvurusu EF – Önceki AB kelime markası EF – ERMELINDA FREITAS – Karışıklık tehlikesi yok – Yönetmelik (AB) 2017/1001 Madde 8(1)(b))

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🇬🇧 English

The General Court ruled that there is no confusion between two trademarks: one is a figurative mark 'EF' and the other is a word mark 'ERMELINDA FREITAS'. This decision affects businesses applying for trademarks in the EU, clarifying that similar marks can coexist if they are not likely to confuse consumers.

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Key Changes

  • Clarification on trademark similarities
  • No likelihood of confusion established
  • Guidance for future trademark applications

Affected Parties

Businesses applying for trademarksTrademark owners+1 more…

Tags

trademark,EU law,business