The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) recently issued its decision in West Ham United Football Club Ltd v Röben Tonbaustoffe GmbH, rejecting an opposition brought by the club against an application to register the mark “WESTHAM” for building materials in class 19. The opposition was based on Article 8(1)(b) (likelihood of confusion) and Article 8(5) […]
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EUIPO rejects "WESTHAM" opposition: a cautionary tale on proof of use and reputation

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