Opposition and Cancellation

Hössle und Kudlek, Stuttgart and Munich, Germany, F. Thomas Kudlek

Dr. Utz Kador, Kador & Partner, Munich, Germany

Opposition Decisions based on Case Law of the European Court of Justice

Charrier Rapp & Liebau in cooperation
with Waibel Rubach Hoppert & Kollegen, Germany, by Dr. Elisabeth Vorbuchner LL.M

Official Opposition Guidelines

Kador & Partner, Munich, Germany, by Jennifer Clayton-Chen

Opposition based on the reputation of an earlier trade mark in the European Community

Detriment or unfair advantage to the distinctiveness or repute of the earlier trade mark

F. Peter Müller, maximark@propat.de, July 8, 2000

Abstract: Most oppositions filed against CTM applications are based on older national trade mark rights. This article gives practical advices on how to oppose if the goods and services are not similar (reputation).

Practical advice on opposition proceedings against CTM applications

Hans-Jürgen Müller, maximark@propat.de, July 8, 2000

Abstract: This article gives some practical advices and a brief overview on how to opposea CTM application and how the Office works.

Using Oppositions to Protect Your Brand

Tactical Advice and Trends - Important Board of Appeal Decisions

F. Peter Müller; Müller, Schupfner & Gauger, Munich, Germany, July 31, 2000

Abstract: This article gives a brief overview and some guidelines of how to succeed in opposing a Community trade mark (hereinafter CTM). The author has mainly concentrated on relative grounds of refusal (older registered trademarks and non-registered earlier rights like non-registered trademarks and other signs used in the course of trade), and which facts are taken into consideration by the Opposition Divisions when examining the file. This article does not consider formality questions. This advice may help in assessing the chances to oppose a CTM trademark, and which facts are crucial to protect your brand in Europe.

Opposition Decisions

Charrier Rapp & Liebau in cooperation
with Waibel Rubach Hoppert & Kollegen, Germany, Dr. Elisabeth Vorbuchner LL.M.

Agreements for a friendly settlement of an Opposition

Charrier Rapp & Liebau in cooperation
with Waibel Rubach Hoppert & Kollegen, Germany, Dr. Elisabeth Vorbuchner LL.M.

Questions of use of the Opposing Trademark

Dr. Utz Kador, Kador & Partner, Munich, Germany

Dr. Utz Kador, Kador & Partner, Munich, Germany