24 January 2019Trademarks

EU court invalidates “Big Sam” sportswear trademark

The EU General Court has ruled in favour of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in a trademark registration appeal brought by the owner of German-based Big Sam Sportswear Company.

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EU court invalidates “Big Sam” sportswear trademark

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