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Record 1 2005-02-24

English

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

Of an invention or of a mark.

CONT

A prior user of a mark will enjoy protection against later users of confusingly similar marks.

CONT

If your name or mark is deemed to be confusingly similar to a previously existing trademark, the prior user will have grounds for a trademark infringement action against you.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Marques de commerce (Droit)
  • Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
  • Brevets d'invention (Droit)
OBS

D'une invention ou d'une marque.

CONT

De nombreux pays reconnaissent le premier déposant comme propriétaire de la marque, alors que d'autres pays considèrent l'utilisateur antérieur comme propriétaire de la marque.

Spanish

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

De una invención o de una marca.

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