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Birkenstock device mark doesn’t get a foot in the door
The German shoe brand Birkenstock is mainly known for their sandals having the unique, anatomically shaped insole. The company had registered the depiction of the pattern of the sole of their shoes as a Benelux device mark. An attempt to have it registered as an EU trademark as well, failed, however.
Smart watches and activity trackers
Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Garmin Vivosmart, just to name but a few of the numerous smart watches and activity trackers that should help us live healthier lives. With their built-in sensors they measure and analyze our heart rate, how many calories we burn and our sleeping pattern.
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Patent attorneys, indispensable in patent lawsuits
From time to time, patent lawsuits hit the newspaper headlines, usually when large multinationals are battling each other in many countries all over the world. Quite likely, you’ll have heard of the disputes between Samsung and Apple. Continue reading