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MR. WONDERFUL vs. ALE-HOP: it was the key a tuit?

Although at first glance, in view of the facts of the case, one might question the Court’s decision (as happened with the Oreo/Morenazos case), the truth is that it is...

JEWELLERY THAT’S EVEN BETTER PROTECTED

Some time ago we informed that the EU Regulation on the protection of geographical indications for artisanal and industrial products came into force. We can now see the first results...

The EU design reform comes to life: first registrations using...

In 2024, we reported on the approval of the European design reform. Now that those changes are already being put into practice, it is time for the second instalment. Following...

Nuevos dominios disponibles: .EAT .FLY y .HERE

Ya están disponibles las tres nuevas extensiones de dominio .eat, .fly y .here. Estas nuevas extensiones pueden resultar especialmente interesantes para determinadas actividades: .eat para restauración, alimentación y gastronomía; .fly para aviación, turismo y viajes; y .here para negocios, servicios...

CJEU confirms copyright protection for social media posts and clarifies...

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has just delivered an important judgment concerning copyright and content published on social media (Case C-598/24, CY v. Gândul Media Network...

SIMULTANEOUS USE OF TRADEMARKS: Spanish Supreme Court Judgment

The Spanish Supreme Court has issued a Judgment on the simultaneous use of trademarks, providing important guidance on the concept of genuine use under Spanish trademark law. In certain circumstances,...

Abril Abogados ya somos una empresa B CORP

Orgullosos de anunciar que Abril Abogados ya somos una empresa B CORP. Podéis encontrarnos aquí. Damos las gracias a quienes nos han ayudado a recorrer este camino (Cámbium) y a...

The protection of Protected Designations of Origin goes far beyond...

A recent decision by the Spanish Patent and Trademark Office (OEPM) has declared invalid a trademark for wines incorporating the term Margot, following an invalidity action brought by the Conseil...

EUIPO Updates the Rules of Procedure of the Boards of...

The revised Rules of Procedure of the Boards of Appeal of the EUIPO entered into force on 1 July 2026. The revision aligns appeal proceedings with recent legislative developments and...

DOMAIN NAME RECOVERY: WHEN A TRADEMARK REGISTRATION DOES NOT CONFER...

Domain names are a strategic asset for businesses in the digital environment. They are essential not only for conducting commercial activities but also for establishing and maintaining a distinctive brand...

MÁS MEDIDAS PARA LA PROTECCIÓN JURÍDICA DE LOS MENORES Y...

Poco a poco, nos vamos concienciando como sociedad de que es una obligación de todos cuidar que los menores estén lo suficientemente protegidos en sus accesos a contenidos en internet...

THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF BOOK TITLES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The EUIPO Grand Board of Appeal issued a decision on 27 May 2026 confirming that the book titles “ANIMAL FARM” and “1984” must be refused because they constitute descriptive indications...