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From Kimono, through #KimOhNo, to Skims: A branding nightmare for Kim Kardashian
#KimOhNo became a symbol of the backlash to Kim Kardashian’s attempt to register a trademark for her new line of shape wear, Kimono.
Plaintiff: CASA ERMELINDA FREITAS - VINHOS, LDA.
Defendant: Dittmeyer's-Valensina GmbH
Case no.: R0380/2022-2
Jurisdiction: European Union
Industry: Food and Drink
Decision date: 02 Jun, 2023
Wine is similar to alcoholic beverages in general as they include drinks like brandy, grappa etc. The signs are also similar. therefore, there is a likelihood of confusion.
VINHA DA VALENTINA
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