Even as a little girl, I was most interested in the fashion and cosmetics industry, and I helped my grandmother sew according to Burda magazine. In the end, I became neither a fashion designer nor a fashion blogger, but at least I chose a field of law that is closely related to fashion and cosmetics - intellectual property and especially trademarks. In my free time, I practice yoga, run, learn Hebrew, or get inspiration from Instagram or ELLE and VOGUE.
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Worldwide trademark – can it be registered?
Clients often approach us with requests for having their brand registered globally, and for all goods and services. However, is it realistically possible to own a “worldwide trademark” for all goods and services? As you can probably guess, it is not. It is nonetheless possible to get close to this g
When even the BMW trade mark is not enough?
BMW has once again found out before the Czech courts that its trade marks are not all-powerful. The appellate courts did not grant BMW protection under its trade mark on the ground of the limitation of its effects.
Challenges of Trademark Registration in the USA - What to Prepare For
The majority of clients who approach us for assistance in filing a trademark application are, of course, most interested in protection of their trademark in the Czech Republic, Slovakia or the European Union. Another popular trademark "destination" is the USA. However, be prepared that this is a ver
Coexistence agreements: Yes or no?
Coexistence agreements are one of the options that two owners of similar or identical trademarks have in a situation where they want to agree on how to (co-)exist together not only on the market but also in trademark registers. But can you really be sure that a coexistence agreement gives you a guar
Trademarks and protection of cultural heritage – a conflict of legally protected interests
Mona Lisa, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Discobolus, or David. All these famous works of art have a lot in common – they are popular, their authors passed away centuries ago and the works can undoubtedly be classified as the world’s cultural heritage. But can they be used in the form of trademarks?
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A physical marketplace and online marketplace are equal, at least in connection with IP infringement
In January this year, the Czech Supreme Court ruled that a physical marketplace is, from the perspective of intellectual property rights, equal to an online marketplace. It follows from the judgment that if a tenant has infringed intellectual property rights and such infringement is confirmed by a f