Coexistence, Community Trademark, conceptual difference, cosmetic trademarks, Distinctive Character, Distinctiveness, EU trade mark law, EUTM, General Court, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of marks, Trademark
„LA CRÈME LIBRE “ – Judgment of the General Court of 21 February 2024
The judgment of the General Court (GC) concerns a textbook case and addresses the typical arguments in trademark conflicts in the cosmetics sector. Facts The Applicant, Azalee Cosmetics, applied for registration of the following sign as an EU trademark for cosmetic products (class 3), cosmetic utensils (class 21), corresponding retail services (class 35) and beauty…