Trademarks & Domain Names

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Van Cleef v Louis Vuitton dispute over clover motif, generic image of jewellery
News & opinion

Van Cleef v Louis Vuitton: French court sides with luxury fashion house in clover motif dispute

Unfair competition and parasitism are major concerns in trademark law, particularly in the luxury sector, where the visual identity of products is crucial. Florence Chapin explores the topic in the context of a recent ruling by France’s Court of Cassation in the dispute between Van Cleef & Arpels and Louis Vuitton over the use of a four-lobed clover motif.

By Florence Chapin,
Van Cleef v Louis Vuitton: French court sides with luxury fashion house in clover motif dispute
A breath of fresh air for your intellectual property portfolio, image of blue flowers
News & opinion

Trademark analysis: A breath of fresh air for your intellectual property portfolio this season

Without trust in the accuracy, coverage and strategic relevancy of the trademark rights in your intellectual property portfolio, how can you be confident in your ability to protect and enforce your valuable brand assets? As part of a comprehensive trademark audit programme, trademark analysis will help your portfolio bloom in the coming year, says guest contributor Elena Galletti, Head of Trademark Services Architecture at Questel.

By Novagraaf Team,
Trademark analysis: A breath of fresh air for your intellectual property portfolio this season