Proving bad faith: What lessons to be learned to reclaim trademarks in Vietnam?
Download Reclaiming a trademark through opposition or invalidation procedures is never simple, especially when the rightful owner has not registered the trademark in their target market. Nevertheless, a Turkish company successfully regained its trademark in the European Union through invalidation proceedings, despite not holding any pre-existing trademark rights there. The company's registration had been made in bad faith by a third party. This case features many noteworthy details. The rulings from the two competent EU authorities demonstrated an open approach and a reasonable application of the law, effectively restoring the legitimate owner's trademark rights. This decision also contributes to the ongoing...
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