62024TJ0011_INF
Judgment of the General Court (Second Chamber) of 4 December 2024 –Puma v EUIPO – Li Puma (LaZZarO by Li Puma)
(Case T‑11/24)
(EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for the EU figurative mark LaZZarO by Li Puma – Earlier EU figurative marks PUMA – Relative ground for refusal – No injury to reputation – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Link between the marks at issue)
1.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Aim
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraph 14)
2.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Link between the marks – Criteria for assessment
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 15, 38-41, 45, 47)
3.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Similarity between the marks concerned – Criteria for assessment – Taking into account the distinctive character or the reputation of the earlier trademark – Not included
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 20-22, 26, 27, 31)
4.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Figurative mark LaZZarO by Li Puma – Figurative marks PUMA
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 28, 32, 36, 46, 50, 54, 60, 64, 69)
5.
EU trade mark – Definition and acquisition of the EU trade mark – Relative grounds for refusal – Opposition by the proprietor of an earlier identical or similar mark enjoying a reputation – Extension of protection of the earlier mark with a reputation to dissimilar goods or services – Conditions – Taking unfair advantage of the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark – Detriment to the distinctive character or repute of the earlier mark – Relevant public
(European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))
(see paragraphs 52, 53)
Operative part
The Court:
1.
Dismisses the action;
2.
Orders Puma SE to pay the costs.