Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness in shape mark | Practical Law

Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness in shape mark | Practical Law

The EU General Court has held that an EU trade mark registration of the three-dimensional shape of the four-finger KitKat chocolate bar was invalid for lack of acquired distinctiveness in all EU member states.

Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness in shape mark

Practical Law UK Articles 3-638-0342 (Approx. 3 pages)

Trade marks: acquired distinctiveness in shape mark

by Bird & Bird LLP
Published on 26 Jan 2017European Union
The EU General Court has held that an EU trade mark registration of the three-dimensional shape of the four-finger KitKat chocolate bar was invalid for lack of acquired distinctiveness in all EU member states.