The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) Board of Appeal ruled that the trademark "KOOL AND THE GANG" possesses sufficient reputation, overturning an earlier decision. the Board of Appeal found evidence demonstrating the band's significant reputation, referencing previous case law involving "THE BEATLES". A LinkedIn post by Julie Desrois, a patents and trademarks attorney, celebrates this decision.
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๐ Here you can find the LinkedIn post about the decision of the EUIPO Board of Appeal on the trademark "KOOL AND THE GANG" by Julie Desrois
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๐ If you don't know Kool and the Gang - here is the group's Wikipedia entry:
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๐ Here you can find an overview of the EUIPO Trademark Caselaw for 2023 from Cabinet Chaillot
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