Tag: Trademark law
Isn’t that stupid? Process for “Nuremberger Bratwürste” – Bavaria
Rainer Heimler is certain that a key specific feature of Nuremberg bratwursts is their small size: they can be seven to nine centimeters long. For the chairman of the Nuremberg…
Apple argues with Swiss apple farmers about the brand – economy
Tech giant Apple is known for aggressively protecting its brands. Now he even wants to protect lifelike images of an apple in Switzerland – to the annoyance of the venerable…
Advertisement for eggnog: two manufacturers end up in court – economy
The egg is a word that can be used flexibly. It describes the protein enclosed by the shell and the yolk, which can be eaten either boiled or stirred. You…
Advertisement for eggnog: The thing with the egg – economy
The egg is a word that can be used flexibly. It describes the protein enclosed by the shell and the yolk, which can be eaten either boiled or stirred. You…
Three Stripes: Adidas withdraws Black Lives Matter appeal – Business
Once upon a time there was an Adidas t-shirt that has become almost a cult item over the years. “99 problems but my 3 stripes ain’t one” read in large…
Eieiei: Eggnog company Verpoorten is suing a small competitor – Panorama
Two eggnog manufacturers are arguing in court whether “Ei, Ei, Ei, Ei, Ei” infringes the trademark protection of “Eieiei”. High time to celebrate the dual “ei” on a few lines.…
Starbucks wins copyright lawsuit in India – Economy
One problem with the frappuccino is that it’s easy to copy. The internet is full of recipes: ice cubes, espresso, milk, powdered sugar and a syrup of your choice in…
Munich: Dispute about the “äu” settled – Munich
Hofbräuhaus and Hofbrauhaus have come to an agreement in the legal dispute over their names. The district court in Munich I announced on Thursday that both parties had reached a…
Trial in Munich: Hofbräuhaus sues against beer from Dresden – Munich
In the middle of the old town, on the Platzl, there is a Hofbräuhaus in Munich. And that since anno domini 1607. Today the mugs fly in the branches in…
BGH: Lindt wins legal dispute over gold bunnies – economy
Not everyone is allowed to make chocolate Easter bunnies and wrap them in gold foil – because that is why the Lindt & Sprüngli company enjoys trademark protection with its…