“It is not over until it’s over: the General Court clarifies its approach to the admissibility of additional evidence relating...
This article reflects the views and opinions of the author and not the position of the EUIPO. (07/07/2021, T356/20, SYNDICATE, EU:T:2021:736) Background On 8 May 2013, the applicant filed an EUTM application for registration of the figurative mark in respect of various goods in classes 9 (Helmets), 25 (Clothing) and 28 ( Sporting articles). The mark was eventually registered on 27 December 2014. On 16 June 2015, a Swiss Company doing business under the name of Nile Clothing AG (the “Invalidity Applicant”) filed an application for a declaration of invalidity based on the international registration No 691975 in respect of...