Judgment of the General Court (Third Chamber) of 29 November 2023 –TVR Automotive v EUIPO – TVR Italia (TVR) (Case T‑53/23)
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Not the law itself: Judgment
Address https://gelex.eu/eli/EU/judgment/62023TJ0053_INF@2023-11-29/en
1. EU trade markDecisions of the OfficePrinciple of equal treatmentPrinciple of sound administrationThe Office’s previous decision-making practicePrinciple of legalityNeed for a stringent and full examination in each individual case (Council Regulation No 207/2009) (see paragraphs 20, 22)
2. EU trade markDefinition and acquisition of the EU trade markRelative grounds for refusalOpposition by the proprietor of an identical or similar earlier mark registered in respect of identical or similar goods or servicesLikelihood of confusion with the earlier markFigurative marks TVR and TVR ITALIA (Council Regulation No 207/2009, Art. 8(1)(b)) (see paragraphs 23-25)
Operative part
1. Dismisses the action;
2. Orders TVR Automotive Ltd and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to bear their own costs.