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similarity of marks [1 record]

Record 1 2005-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trademarks (Law)
  • Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
CONT

Comparison of marks: Although similarity of marks is an important element in determining infringement, it is possible for a court in one case to find no infringement even though one mark is identical to the other mark involved in the same proceeding, yet in another case to find infringement when one mark is similar but not identical to the other involved in that proceeding.

Key term(s)
  • trademarks similarity
  • marks similarity

French

Domaine(s)
  • Marques de commerce (Droit)
  • Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
CONT

La similarité des marques tiendrait au fait qu'à l'exception du «s», le nom «BEKC'S» est inclus dans le signe de la marque pour laquelle le dépôt est demandé.

CONT

Regarder le degré de similitude entre les marques et/ou les domaines de protection choisis par le déposant, ainsi une faible similitude dans les domaines de protection pourra être compensée par une forte ressemblance dans les marques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Marcas de comercio (Derecho)
  • Derecho de propiedad industrial e intelectual
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