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ARTICLE · 28 JULY 2004
Distinctiveness of the Three-dimensional Marks
Howrey LLP
The issue as to the distinctiveness and registrability of three-dimensional trade marks has occupied the European courts for some time now, with significant decisions concerning registrability of the shape of a forklift truck, a torch, a wristwatch, cigar and gold ingot shapes for chocolate, the shape of soap tablets for washing machines and the registrability of a three dimensional mark consisting of the packaging of a product.
European UnionIntellectual Property
