Source: EURLEX
Language: en
Format: md

Order of the General Court (Sixth Chamber) of 14 November 2024 –  
Puma v EUIPO – Puma (puma acoustics)

(Case T‑69/24)

(EU trade mark – Opposition proceedings – Application for EU figurative mark puma acoustics – Earlier EU figurative mark PUMA – Relative ground for refusal – No damage to reputation – Article 8(5) of Regulation (EU) 2017/1001 – Action manifestly lacking any foundation in law)

| 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 – 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  (European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))  (see paragraphs 18, 19) |

| 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 30, 31, 35, 36, 45, 55, 56) |

| 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 – Figurative marks puma acoustics and PUMA  (European Parliament and Council Regulation 2017/1001, Art. 8(5))  (see paragraphs 44, 47-50, 52, 57-59) |

Operative part

| 1. | The action is dismissed. |

| 2. | Puma SE shall bear its own costs and pay those incurred by Puma Srl. |

| 3. | The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shall bear its own costs. |

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