Trademark application rejected if filed by an unauthorized agent

trademark rejected because filed by unauthorized agent
A recent judgement of the Court of Justice clarifies the meaning of “unauthorized agent” and which trademarks can be rejected.
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Invalid figurative trademark as descriptive and devoid of distinctiveness

example of Invalid figurative trademark because as descriptive and devoid of distinctiveness
If the graphic elements of a figurative trademark reinforce the descriptiveness of the verbal element, the trademark could be declared invalid.
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Graphic changes to a registered trademark: can they be made?

Graphic changes to a registered trademark
Make changes to a registered trademark, i.e. adding, omitting or altering some elements can create problems. Find out why.
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Is it possible to register a descriptive dialectal expression as a trademark?

trademark dialectal expression
In case you want to register as a trademark a descriptive dialectical expression, you have to know that it is not allowed.
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Not registrable trademark because contrary to accepted principles of morality? it dependes

not registrable trademark because contrary to accepted principles of morality
When determining whether a trademark can be registered or not, many elements are examined, some of which can overturn previous and diametrically opposed opinions.
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Trademarks and BREXIT: nothing changes till 31 December, 2020

Marchi d'impresa e Brexit: cosa succederà?
During the transition period (till December 31, 2020) Brexit will have not effect on trademarks because EU laws will remain in force
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Trademark assignment: what it is and how to do it

trademark assignment
The assignment of a trademark is the subject of article 23 of the Italian Industrial Property Code, which provides that: “a trademark may be assigned in respect of all or part of the products or services for which it is registered”. Let’s see more in detail.
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Evaluation criteria between products: are alcoholic beverages and energy drinks similar?

Evaluation criteria between products
Let’s take into consideration the case of Red Bull, which charged a competitor for having registered a trademark in the two classes of beverages
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TSG: what you should know in case of registration

TSG: what you should know in case of registration
When a trademark application is filed, it is important to have checked that there is no conflict with TSG. Find out why!
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Acquisition of distinctive character due to the use in EU trademark

trademark without distinctive character
A trademark without distinctiveness, to obtain registration in the EU must demonstrate the acquisition of distinctive character through use. But it is not at all simple.
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