Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks | Practical Law

Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks | Practical Law

The Advocate General has opined that, in order to show acquired distinctiveness, it must be shown that the relevant public perceives the shape of a three-dimensional mark as a guarantee of origin rather than merely associating it with the goods.

Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks

Practical Law UK Articles 1-617-5347 (Approx. 3 pages)

Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness of three-dimensional marks

by Bird & Bird LLP
Published on 23 Jul 2015European Union, United Kingdom
The Advocate General has opined that, in order to show acquired distinctiveness, it must be shown that the relevant public perceives the shape of a three-dimensional mark as a guarantee of origin rather than merely associating it with the goods.