Van Eck Associates Corp. v European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) v Vector S.A.
The General Court dismissed Van Eck’s action against EUIPO’s refusal of MARKETVECTOR INDEXES, upholding genuine use and likelihood of confusion with VECTOR FUND.
- Opposition proceedings
- Likelihood of confusion
- Genuine use of earlier mark
- Use in a form differing from registered form
- Restriction of services
- Costs