Lotte v EUIPO - Generale Biscuit-Glico France (PEPERO original) (Judgment) French Text [2019] EUECJ T-459/18 (28 February 2019)

Lotte v EUIPO - Generale Biscuit-Glico France (PEPERO original) (Judgment) French Text [2019] EUECJ T-459/18 (28 February 2019)

The applicant's challenges to the nature and distinctiveness of the earlier mark are inadmissible or unfounded. The Board of Appeal correctly found genuine use of the earlier 3D mark, established its reputation, and found sufficient similarity and risk of unfair advantage or detriment under Article 8(5) Regulation...

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Citation
[2019] EUECJ T-459/18
Parties
Applicant: Lotte Corp.; Respondent: Office de l’Union européenne pour la propriété intellectuelle (EUIPO); Intervener: Générale Biscuit-Glico France
Jurisdiction
European Union
Procedural Posture
EU Trademark Nullity Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From EUIPO Board of Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
EU Trademark Law, Nullity Proceedings, Distinctiveness of 3 D Marks, Proof of Genuine Use, Reputation of Marks, Likelihood of Association, Article 8(5) Regulation 2017/1001
Intellectual Property European Union Law EU Trademark Law Nullity Proceedings Distinctiveness of 3 D Marks Proof of Genuine Use Reputation of Marks Likelihood of Association +1 more

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Parties

Lotte Corp.

Applicant

Office de l’Union européenne pour la propriété intellectuelle (EUIPO)

Respondent

Générale Biscuit-Glico France

Intervener

Procedural Posture

EU Trademark Nullity Appeal / Judgment on Appeal From EUIPO Board of Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the Board of Appeal erred in finding genuine use of the earlier 3D mark
  2. 2 Whether the earlier mark enjoys reputation under Article 8(5) Regulation 2017/1001
  3. 3 Whether the marks are similar and a link exists in the mind of the public

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's challenges to the nature and distinctiveness of the earlier mark are inadmissible or unfounded. The Board of Appeal correctly found genuine use of the earlier 3D mark, established its reputation, and found sufficient similarity and risk of unfair advantage or detriment under Article 8(5) Regulation 2017/1001. The appeal is dismissed in its entirety.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The action is dismissed in its entirety.
  • Applicant (Lotte Corp.) is ordered to pay the costs.