INTA wades into frosty EU dispute over country names

21-09-2023

Muireann Bolger

INTA wades into frosty EU dispute over country names

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Trademark association says EU is “stretching the concept of a country’s reputation and image” by refusing a registration for ‘Iceland’ | Key questions emerge in clash between UK supermarket chain and EU Intellectual Property Office | INTA warns over potential change in status quo.


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