5 Absolute reasons why OSIM can refuse the registration of a trademark.
Although the law provides that any sign, including words, names of persons, letters, numbers, designs, colors, shapes or sounds, can constitute a trademark, this possibility is not unlimited. In order to benefit from protection, the sign must be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings and be […]
Can you register a country’s name as a trademark? Lessons from ICELAND.
Choosing a brand name seems, at first glance, a creative decision. But what happens when you choose a name that already exists on the map? Can you “book” a country for your business? And, above all, how safe is such a brand in the long term? A recent case by the General Court of the […]
Women’s IP World 2026: Adina Timonea, nominated in the Top 100 Influential Women in Intellectual Property Law
Women’s IP World Annual has published the official results of the Top 100 Influential Women Leaders in IP Law – 2026 ranking, an international initiative that highlights women with real impact in the field of intellectual property, globally. The 2026 edition placed an increased emphasis on merit, concrete professional achievements and effective contribution to the […]
SME Fund 2026: European funds for trademark registration with OSIM or EUIPO.
You’ve chosen a name for your business, used it on your website, social media, and maybe even on products or promotional materials. Everything seems fine, until a simple but essential question arises: is your brand legally protected? For many entrepreneurs, the decision to register a brand only comes when their business starts to grow or […]
Guide for Healthcare Entrepreneurs: How do you protect your clinic name, medical platform, educational materials, and medical devices?
In the modern context of healthcare, where digitalization and technical innovation have become the norm, the name of a clinic and the associated brand elements are gaining increasing importance. The name of the clinic, the telemedicine platform, the mobile application, educational materials for patients and even innovative medical devices are now part of an intellectual […]
Burberry vs K-Racter Mania – the iconic plaid under the court’s scrutiny.
În lumea modei, succesul nu înseamnă doar creativitate, ci și protejarea identității vizuale a brandului. Pentru Burberry, celebra casă britanică a cărei țesătură în carouri bej-negru-roșu a devenit un simbol internațional, această identitate s-a transformat într-un adevărat patrimoniu estetic. Însă ce se întâmplă atunci când un model similar apare pe produse pentru copii, sub o […]
European or global protection? Practical guide for your design.
Ai creat un produs cu un design unic – o geantă, o piesă de mobilier, un ambalaj sau chiar o aplicație cu o interfață originală. Cum te asiguri că nimeni nu îți copiază ideea? Răspunsul este simplu: înregistrezi designul (sau modelul industrial). Însă aici apare întrebarea firească – unde? Doar în România, în Uniunea Europeană […]