Domator24 v EUIPO - Acer (PREDATOR) (EU trade mark - Judgment) [2024] EUECJ T-33/23 (20 November 2024)

Domator24 v EUIPO - Acer (PREDATOR) (EU trade mark - Judgment) [2024] EUECJ T-33/23 (20 November 2024)

The Board of Appeal was correct in finding a low degree of similarity and complementarity between the goods, properly assessed the evidence, and lawfully concluded a likelihood of confusion based on identity of signs and average distinctiveness; applicant's pleas are unfounded.

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Citation
[2024] EUECJ T-33/23
Parties
Applicant: Domator24 sp. z o.o.; Intervener: Acer, Inc.; Respondent: European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
Action for Annulment / Final Judgment
Outcome
action dismissed
Legal Topics
Trade Mark Invalidity, Likelihood of Confusion, Evidence Assessment, Complementarity of Goods
Intellectual Property EU Law Trade Mark Invalidity Likelihood of Confusion Evidence Assessment Complementarity of Goods

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Parties

Domator24 sp. z o.o.

Applicant

Acer, Inc.

Intervener

European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Action for Annulment / Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the Board of Appeal erred in assessing the similarity and complementarity of goods for likelihood of confusion under Article 8(1)(b) Regulation No 207/2009
  2. 2 Whether the Board of Appeal infringed the principle of unfettered evaluation of evidence and procedural requirements

Ratio Decidendi

The Board of Appeal was correct in finding a low degree of similarity and complementarity between the goods, properly assessed the evidence, and lawfully concluded a likelihood of confusion based on identity of signs and average distinctiveness; applicant's pleas are unfounded.

Court Disposition

action dismissed

Orders

  • Domator24 sp. z o.o. to pay the costs