Court finds copyright infringement on three Birkenstock sandal models but rejects claims on two others due to lack of market presence.

Hague Court of Appeal rejects Mega Brands' unfair competition claim against Lego regarding Mega Bloks toy bricks. The court ruled that minor aesthetic differences between the brick sets were insufficient to prevent consumer confusion. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower court's decision that Mega Brands' product constituted unfair competition. The judgment emphasizes the duty to avoid confusion even when standardization needs exist. This case clarifies the boundaries of legitimate imitation in the toy industry. The ruling protects established brand identity against superficial copying. Consumers must not be misled by similar product designs. The decision reinforces strict standards for trademark and unfair competition cases. Legal professionals must consider these factors in similar disputes. The outcome favors the original brand holder in this scenario.

Unfair competition claim dismissed; plaintiff failed to prove market presence and specific infringing products.

Court dismisses copyright and unfair competition claims against industrial vacuum cleaner designs due to lack of originality and no consumer confusion.

GERECHTSHOF DEN HAAG Afdeling Civiel recht Zaaknummer : 200.261.816/01 Zaaknummer rechtbank : C/09/552079/ HA ZA 18-468 arrest van 1 september 2020 inzake Borek Parasols B.V., gevestigd te Oisterwijk, appellante, hierna te noemen: Borek, advocaat: mr. W.J.G. Maas te Eindhoven, tegen Tribù N.V., gevestigd te Bilzen, België, geïntimeerde, hierna te noemen: Tribù, advocaat: mr. A. Ringnalda te Amsterdam.

Dutch Supreme Court dismisses copyright claim on chair design due to expired maintenance declaration under Benelux Designs and Models Act.

Court awards damages to Scapino against Converse for trademark infringement and orders website publication.

Court orders Italian seller to cease trademark and copyright infringement of bicycle bags in Netherlands.

Court allows preliminary injunction for trademark infringement against competitor selling identical interlocking balls.

Copyright infringement claim dismissed due to lack of evidence and missing distinctive character for trade dress protection.

Court dismisses IP infringement claim as bicycle basket designs differ sufficiently in general impression.