Source: EURLEX
Language: en
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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. |

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