23 November 2017Trademarks

Red Bull colour trademark clash: a preview

On November 30 the EU General Court will hand down its ruling in a trademark dispute involving energy drinks company Red Bull, with much at stake.

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EU General Court rules against Red Bull colour combination mark

30 November 2017 A trademark consisting of the mere juxtaposition of two colours, without a systematic arrangement, is not sufficiently precise and uniform to be valid, the EU General Court has ruled in a case concerning the Red Bull blue/silver mark.

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1 December 2017 IP lawyers are largely disappointed with the EU General Court’s decision to reject Red Bull’s applications for its blue/silver combination mark, but they said there is still hope for brand owners.

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Red Bull colour trademark clash: a preview

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