Essays about: "EU trade mark directive"

Found 5 essays containing the words EU trade mark directive.

1. 1. NON-TRADITIONAL TRADE MARKS AND THE ABOLITION OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION : EU Trade Mark Registration Process

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Yaroslava Kudrina; [2018]
   Keywords : Non-traditional trade marks; abolition of the requirement for graphical representation; EU trade mark regulation; EU trade mark directive;

   Abstract : Traditional trade marks, such as words and figures, have for a long time constituted of visual signs. However, due to the evolution of modern technology and changing marketing methods, non-traditional trade marks have been increasing in todays highly competitive market. READ MORE

3. 2. Trademark Rights under the Plain Packaging Regime and the New Tobacco Products Directive

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Alexander Mutafchiyski; [2017]
   Keywords : Plain packaging; cigarettes; tobacco products; trademarks;

   Abstract : With the entry into force of the Second Tobacco Products Directive1 (hereinafter TPD), new labelling requirements for tobacco products are being introduced for ensuring greater protection of public health. Notably, the TPD harmonises minimum requirements of the WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and its Guidelines, consisting of pictorial warnings and information about the harmful effects of smoking (Article 9 and 10 TPD), covering 65% of the tobacco package2, but also provides the possibility for Member States to introduce further more stringent measures (Article 24(2) TPD). READ MORE

4. 3. Saving us from ourselves? A fundamental rights approach on standardised packaging in the EU

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Monika Trombitas; [2016]
   Keywords : standardised packaging; plain packaging; fundamental rights; human rights; tobacco; trademark; right to property; freedom of expression; EU; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The Court of Justice of the European Union delivered three decisions on the 4th of May on the validity of the new Tobacco Products Directive; one on the standardisation of packaging that is obligatory for member states to adopt. The present thesis examines the measure to be adopted only by four member states as part of the implementation of the Directive. READ MORE

5. 4. The Confusion Doctrine; Establishing Swedish compliance with EU Law

   University essay from IHH, Rättsvetenskap

   Author : Rebecca Eriksson; [2010]
   Keywords : The Confusion Doctrine; association; trade marks; distinctiveness; sign similarity; goods similarity;

   Abstract : As a response to trade marks’ enhanced importance within trade, the EU’s interest in the area has increased by proponing a harmonization of the member states’ trade mark pro-tection so far as needed to preserve the EU’s objective of an internal market. The area is therefore regulated by an EU Directive, however allowing some national discretion. READ MORE

6. 5. Too Good to be Protected: The exclusion of shapes that give substantial value to the goods from trade mark protection

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Caroline Wüeggertz; [2010]
   Keywords : Förmögenhetsrätt; EG-rätt; Immaterialrätt; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Enligt varumärkesrätten inom Europeiska Unionen (EU) är alla kännetecken som kan uppfattas med något av våra fem sinnen möjliga att registrera som varumärken om de kan återges grafiskt, samt kan särskilja ett företags varor och tjänster från andra företags. I Artikel 2 Rådets första direktiv 89/104/EEG av den 21 december 1988 om tillnärmningen av medlemsstaternas varumärkeslagar (VD) samt Artikel 4 Rådets förordning (EG) nr 40/94 av den 20 december 1993 om gemenskapsvarumärken (VF) är formen på en vara eller dess utstyrsel möjlig att skydda inom varumärkesrätten om de uppfyller de i lagen uppställda kraven. READ MORE