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What are Nice classes?
When you register a trademark, the scope of protection of your trademark registration depends on the goods and services chosen, the so-called "Nice classes". These classes do not only determine the price…
Protected Geographical Indication label
Murano glass, Albacete cutlery, Donegal tweed, Porcelaine de Limoges, Solingen cutlery and Delftware: what do they have in common?In addition to the fact that they may potentially be found in your grandparents'…
Candy packaging in 2D as a brand?
In a recent judgment of 29 March 2023, the EU General Court ruled on the trademark protection of packaging. The question was whether an EU trademark consisting of a two-dimensional representation of…
Feta is Greek, even if it’s not intended for the EU
The protected designation of origin "Feta" may not be used for products from Denmark. Even if they are intended for markets outside the EU. So ruled the EU Court of Justice on…
Legalize it®? On cannabis brands
April 20 or 4/20 is Weed Day, the day when stoners worldwide celebrate cannabis culture. The use of cannabis has already been legalized in some countries, such as Mexico, Canada and 18…
Darts and bitter beer
The tenth edition of The Masters takes place this weekend. The 24 best dart players in the world will compete at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes, England. In Belgium too, fans…
Troll’s summons gone wrong
Companies that frequently use images know them all too well: copyright trolls. In a recent judgment, the Corporate Court of Ghent, backed by the EU Court of Justice, disagrees with their practices.…
Did you receive a ‘Notice of absence of formal requirements’ from the EUIPO?
Did you receive a 'Notice of absence of formal requirements' from the EUIPO? No need to panic. We can usually solve these fast and at a very limited cost.
We’re hiring a junior legal consultant IP / economic law
Jazz.legal is looking for a junior legal consultant IP / economic law.
How do I pick a name for my company?
There is a lot involved in starting up a business. A financial plan, a deed of incorporation, ... it takes some time. You'll need a name too, and for many that is…