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EU trademarks: Does the evidence of acquisition of distinctive character through use have to be shown throughout each and every member state?

by manuel.roche | Sep 26, 2018 | All, Trademarks

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has held that, in order to be accepted for registration as a EU trademark, a sign must have distinctive character, inherent or acquired through use, throughout the European Union and not only in a substantial part or the majority of...