IP cases involving Dermapharm AG

The Federal Supreme Court ruled that the gold-coloured foil-wrapped chocolate bunny from Lindt & Sprüngli can claim trademark protection against the competing product from Lidl. Lidl is no longer allowed to sell its rabbit because of the risk of confusion and must destroy existing copies of the product.

#KimOhNo became a symbol of the backlash to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to register a trademark for her new line of shape wear, Kimono.

There is a myriad of reasons why trademark registration is of a crucial importance for media companies. This article presents a concise summary of 12 key reasons why every agency forming the public opinion should think about registering for a trademark.