® Only for registered trademarks. Anyone who uses it without registration risks receiving a cease-and-desist letter under Section 5 of the German Unfair Competition Act (UWG).
Counterfeit Products on Vacation: Why Supposed Bargains Can End Up Being Costly Legally, Financially, and Health-wise.
ECJ: A year included in a trademark can be misleading if the advertised tradition is lacking. Companies need to be aware of this.
The Federal Court of Justice tightens the standards for bad faith applications – and the DPMA follows up with a notice.
How far does trademark law protect well-known signs? The EUIPO decision in the Apple appeal provides answers.
The EGC confirms: “V12X” is not registrable as a trademark – what companies should take away from this.
Brand clones & Brexit: Since 2026, only UK use counts – loss of trademark rights looms
The Madrid System promises worldwide trademark protection with one application. Opportunities, risks and strategy at a glance.
OLG Düsseldorf shows: Anyone who adopts formative design elements of well-known trademarks risks trademark infringement.
Protecting mobile apps: Why intellectual property is essential for developers
