IP cases involving Starbucks Corporation

Selected cases

Case no.: R 1325/2018-5

Decision date: 27 Sep, 2018

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Enhanced distinctiveness, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of the signs

Case no.: R 1023/2016-4

Decision date: 13 Feb, 2017

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Complementary evidence, Conceptual similarity, Database printout, Distinctive element, Dominant element, Enhanced distinctiveness, Evidence of use, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Nature of the goods and services, New submission on appeal, Phonetic similarity, Press articles, Proof of use, Purpose of the goods and services, Reputation, Similarity of goods and services, Substantiation of earlier right, Visual similarity, Weak element

Case no.: 91156879

Decision date: 09 Feb, 2006

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Reputation, Dilution

Case no.: 91250027

Decision date: 08 May, 2023

Jurisdiction: United States

Subject matter: Likelihood of confusion, Similarity of goods and services, Reputation, Dilution

Case no.: R 360/2002-1

Decision date: 26 Mar, 2003

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Complementary goods and services, Identity of goods and services, Likelihood of confusion, Phonetic similarity, Similarity of goods and services, Visual dissimilarity

Case no.: R 820/2021-5

Decision date: 28 Mar, 2022

Jurisdiction: European Union

Subject matter: Descriptive element, Proof of use, Proprietor consent, Non-distinctive