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Worldwide Protection of Famous Brands
July 23, 2008
Richard M. AssmusPartner+1 312 701 [email protected]
Mary BagnallPartner+44 20 7782 [email protected]
Stephanie G. HartungAssociate+49 69 7941 [email protected]
Kenny K.S. WongPartner+852 2843 [email protected]
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Topics for Discussion
I. Chewy Vuiton and Beyond: Evolving Standards ofTrademark Dilution under US law. A Review of theInterplay Between Parody and Dilution
II. To What Extent Does the US Concept of DilutionApply in Europe? A Look at the Concepts of UnfairAdvantage and Detriment in the EU
III. Different Levels of Well-knownness of Trademarks inthe People’s Republic of China
IV. Domain Name Management and Enforcement:Protecting Famous Brands on the Internet
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Chewy Vuiton and Beyond: EvolvingStandards of Trademark Dilution under
US Law. A Review of the InterplayBetween Parody and Dilution
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What is a Famous Mark?
The definition of “famous” was revised in 2006:
“A mark is famous if it is widely recognized by thegeneral consuming public of the United States as adesignation of source of the goods or services of
the mark’s owner.”
15 U.S.C. § 1125(c)(2)
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Federal Trademark Dilution Act of 1995
• This legislation was the first US federalprotection for famous marks
• Standard was “causes dilution of the distinctivequality of the mark”
• “Dilution” defined as “the lessening of thecapacity of a famous mark to identify anddistinguish goods or services”
– Specifically excluded requirement of confusion
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Does the FTDA Require Actual Dilution?
• What is actual dilution?
• Potential example:
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Does the FTDA Require Actual Dilution?
• Moseley v. V Secret Catalogue, Inc.,537 U.S. 418 (2003)
– Adult novelty shop in Kentucky called “Victor’s Secret”and later “Victor’s Little Secret”
– Supreme Court held mark owner must prove actualdilution
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Trademark Dilution Revision Act (TDRA)of 2006
• Only “likelihood of dilution” need be proved
• Two new definitions
– Blurring: “impairs the distinctiveness of thefamous mark”
– Tarnishment: “harms the reputation of thefamous mark”
• Powerful tools for the trademark owner, but…
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Trademark Dilution Revision Act of 2006 (con’t)
• Defenses: Defendant may use famous mark forthe purposes of “identifying and parodying,criticizing, or commenting upon the famous markowner or the goods or services of the famousmark owner”
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A Successful Parody Defense
Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Haute Diggity Dog, LLC,507 F.3d 252 (4th Cir. 2007)
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Louis Vuitton Malletier S.A. v. Haute DiggityDog, LLC
• Court focused on parody
• In the court’s opinion, the Chewy Vuiton dog toyswere an “immediate” and “unmistakable” parodythat “irreverently presents haute couture as anobject for casual canine destruction”
• Held: No dilution
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Starbucks Corp. v. Wolfe’s Borough Coffee,Inc., 2008 WL 2329269, at *3 (S.D.N.Y. 2008)
• Small coffee shopoffering “charbucks”blend
• Defendants admittedmark was intended toconvey similarity to darkStarbucks roast
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Starbucks Corp. v. Wolfe’s Borough Coffee,Inc., 2008 WL 2329269, at *3 (S.D.N.Y. 2008)
• “The association Defendant intended to evoke inconsumers’ minds through its use of a playfuldissimilar mark is not one that would be likely todilute the Starbucks marks as unique identifiers”
• Held: No dilution
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“Victor’s Little Secret” on Remand
• Ten years since the first cease and desist letter
• After 4 years of inactivity, remanded to trial courtin 2007
• Trial court found dilution by tarnishment
– V Secret Catalogue, Inc. v. Moseley,2008 WL 2152189 (W.D. Ky. 2008)
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To What Extent Does the US Conceptof Dilution Apply in Europe?
A look at the concepts of unfair advantage and
detriment in the EU
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Article 5(2) EU Directive 89/104
• Key elements
– use of an identical or similar trademark
– on dissimilar (and following Davidoff also similar)goods
– to a trademark with a reputation
– which without due cause
– takes unfair advantage of distinctive character orrepute and/or
– causes detriment to distinctive character or repute
• Likelihood of confusion not required but thepublic must make a link
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Reputation
• Does not need to be famous compared with US TDRA
• But similar criteria may be applied
– duration, extent and reach of advertising and promotion
– volume and extent of sales
– extent of actual recognition
• Reputation among a “significant part of the publicconcerned by the products or services …in a substantialpart of the territory…” (ECJ in General Motors v. Yplon)
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Intel Corp. v. Intelmark – Reference to the ECJAdvocate General’s Opinion 26 June 2008
• Questions (as summarized by the AG)
– what factors are to be taken into account whenassessing, and what is needed in order to establish
• (i) a link in the mind of the relevant public
• (ii) unfair advantage taken of the distinctiveness or repute ofthe earlier mark (free riding)
• (iii) detriment to distinctiveness (blurring), and
• (iv) detriment to repute (tarnishment)
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The Link
• The link is necessary but not sufficient
• Consider factors in TDRA (even though no effectin EU)
– the degree of similarity between the marks
– the degree of inherent or acquired distinctiveness
– the extent to which the owner of the famous markhas substantially exclusive use of the mark
– the degree of recognition of the famous mark
– any actual association between the marks
• Bringing to mind (more than indefinable feeling)
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Unfair Advantage (free riding)
• Focuses on benefit to the later mark rather thanharm to the earlier mark
• Associations of the earlier mark must be such asto enhance the performance of the later mark
• Prove by consumer survey evidence?
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L’Oreal v. Bellure EWHC 2355
Bellure L’Oreal
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Detriment (blurring)
• Lessening of distinctiveness (in respect of goodsfor which registered)
• AG’s opinion in INTEL
– link alone not sufficient
– uniqueness not a requirement
– economic detriment not essential
• Global appreciation taking all factors intoconsideration
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Esure Insurance Limited and Direct Line Insurance plc[2007] EWHC 1557 (Ch)
Direct line Esure
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Detriment (tarnishment)
• A step beyond blurring
• Degrading the mark; not merely weakening it
• “Use in an unpleasant, obscene or degradingcontext or in a context which is not inherentlyunpleasant but which proves to be incompatiblewith the trade mark’s image” (L’Oreal v. Bellure)
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C A Sheimer (M) Sdn Bhd’s Application;Opposition by Visa International Services Association[2000] ETMR 1170 (UK Trade Mark Registry)
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Oasis Stores Ltd’s Application;Opposition of Ever Ready plc[1999] ETMR 531 (UK Trade Mark Registry)
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Louis Vuitton Chewy Vuiton
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Questions Referred to the ECJ in L’Oreal v.Bellure
• Where a similar (but not confusingly similar) mark to amark with a reputation is used where
– the essential function of the trade mark to provide a guarantee oforigin is not impaired
– there is no tarnishing or blurring of the mark or its reputation
– the trade mark owner’s sales are not impaired
– the trade mark owner is not deprived of any of the reward forpromotion maintenance or enhancement of his trade mark
– BUT the trader gets commercial advantage from the use of themark by reason of its similarity
Does that amount to taking unfair advantage?
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Applying the Criteria to Chewy Vuiton
• Similar trademarks?
• Does Louis Vuitton have a reputation?
• Use is without due cause
• Does it call Louis Vuitton to mind?
• Is the use obscene or degrading?
• Is it blurring (take into account all factors)?
• Does it use Louis Vuitton to generate interest inthe product – is it free riding?
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Continuing Legal Education Code
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Different Levels of Well-knownnessof Trademarks in the
People’s Republic of China
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• 1983 - First trademark law
• 1985 - Joined Paris Convention
• 1993 - Anti-unfair competition law
• 1996 - Provisional regulations on the recognition &administration of well-known trademarks
• 2001 - Joined the WTO; revised trademark law
• 2003 - New trade regulations for the recognition &protection of well-known trademarks
• 2006 - Judicial interpretation on meaning of “well-known” inanti-unfair competition law
Background
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• Prevent registrations / use
– of an unregistered trademark in same class ofgoods or services
– of a registered trademark in non-similar goods orservices
• Higher level of damages
• Stronger criminal enforcement
• Extends to other areas
– domain names
– enterprise names
Importance of Obtaining Well-known Status
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1) Paris Convention
2) Application to the SAIC
3) Administrative recognition
4) Judicial recognition
5) Anti-unfair competition law
6) Provincial well-knowntrademarks
Different Levels of Well-knownness
Highest status
Lowest status
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• Definition of “well-known”
– Left to the “competent authority” of the membercountry
– Knowledge in the relevant sector of the public
– The well-known trademark need not be registered
(1) Paris Convention
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Scope of protection
• To prevent confusion
• The authorities could
– refuse the application for registration;
– cancel the registration; or
– prohibit the use
• No time limit if registered / used in bad faith
• Service marks protected (TRIPs Agreement)
(1) Paris Convention
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(2) By Application to the SAIC
• Aggressive approach
– apply to the SAIC
– National Key Trademark Protection List
• Replaced by passive approach
– 2003 Regulations
– protection only given after an infringement occurs
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3 ways of administrative recognition
• Apply for recognition of trademarks as well-knowntrademarks by way of
– opposition to registration (TMO)
– cancellation of registration (TRAB)
– prohibit the use (local AIC)
• By the Trademark Office (TMO) or by the TrademarkReview & Adjudication Board (TRAB). Final adjudication bythe courts
• No re-application within one year
(3) Administrative Recognition
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“Well-known”
• Widely known to the relevant sector of the public
• Relatively high reputation in China
• Factors for consideration
– public awareness
– duration of use
– advertising duration & geographical scope
– prior recognition in China or other jurisdictions, and
– other relevant factors
(3) Administrative Recognition
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(4) Judicial Recognition
Civil proceedings
• Higher & Intermediate People’s Courts
• Recognize well-known marks when necessary
• “Well-known”
– same considerations as under administrative recognition
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(4) Judicial Recognition
Criminal proceedings
• Prosecution if:
– identical with a registered well-known trademark
– identical goods
• Sanctions: fine and / or imprisonment
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(4) Judicial Recognition
Advantages over administrative recognition
• Timely decision
– 6 months from filing date
– +3 months for appeal
– cases involving foreign parties can take years
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Administrative & Judicial Recognition: Statistics
• Total: over 1,000 well-known trademarks
800 approved by TMO & TRAB
the rest by the courts
• Number of well-known trademarks recognized eachyear
153 in 2004
177 in 2005
180 in 2006
197 in 2007
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• Well-known trademarks attained by foreign businesses
Administrative & Judicial Recognition: Statistics
• Number of well-known trademarks confirmed by courtsis ~ 200
20 in 2004
68 in 2005
28 in 2004
80 in 2006
11 in 2005
10 in 2006
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Scope of protection
• Prohibits unauthorized use of a name, packaging or tradedress
– unique to well-known goods or
– similar to well-known goods that may cause confusion
• 2007 Interpretation
– well-known among relevant members of the public
– market reputation in China
– factors: sales period, extent of promotion, prior recognition, etc.
(5) Anti-unfair Competition Law
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• 2004 Campaign
• Local governments released announcements
• Greater protection to foreign trademarks
• Beijing AIC
– first announcement in July 2004:25 trademarks of 4 enterprises from 3 countries (LouisVuitton Malletier, Chanel, Burberry Limited, Prada S.A)
– second announcement in 2005:23 registered trademarks of 13 well-known companies in7 countries
(6) Provincial Well-known Trademarks
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Shanghai AIC
• Announcement in October 2004:40 well-known trademarks of 10 companies in 6countries (Louis Vuitton Malletier, Hermes International,Cartier International B.V, Richemont International S.A,Montblanc-Simplo gmbh, Alfred Dunhill Limited,Christian Dior Couture, Prada S.A)
• Significance
– first time to protect foreign trademarks through the issue ofAnnouncements
– great importance Chinese government organs had attached toprotection of foreign trademarks
(6) Provincial Well-known Trademarks
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Continuing Legal Education Code
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Domain NameManagement and Enforcement:
Protecting Famous Brandson the Internet
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Importance of Domain Names
• Increasing popularity of the internet as acommunication tool
• Increasing demand for domain names forwebsites specifically tailored to certain productsand services
• More effective search through brand, product orservice related domain names than throughsearch engines
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Characteristics of Domain Names
• Domain names are “unique”
• Top-level-domains increase permanently
• Second-level-domains may be manipulated
• Big damage at no costs!
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The Famous Brand: “Gold Bunny”www.goldbunny.com / www.lindt.com
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The Cyber-squatters
• goldenbunnies.com
• goldenbunnys.com
• golden-bunnies.com
• golden-bunnys.com
• lindt-golden-bunny.com
• lindt.cc
• lindt.ws
• lindt-chocolate.com.cn
• lindtschocolates.com
• llindt.com
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Principles of Domain Name Management
• Trademarks and domain names be treatedwith the same care
• Central responsibility for trademarks anddomain names in the trademark department
• Work with a reliable ISP and have your own(online) database to manage domain namerecords
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Principles of Domain Name Registration
• Importance of brand determines scope of domainname registrations
• Majority of domain name portfolio in gTLDs andselected ccTLDs
• Defensive registrations where third party is likelyto misuse a brand
• Monitor the internet for trademark infringementsvia domain name watches
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Principles of Domain Name Enforcement (1)
• In what type of cases should one take action?
– domain name reflects main brand
– domain name required for own use
– use of domain name by third party is consideredharmful (e.g., confusion as to source of website,danger of dilution etc.)
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Principles of Domain Name Enforcement (2)
• What type of actions shall be considered?
– cease and desist letters / warning letters
– court actions
– arbitration procedures
– settlement negotiations
– (anonymous) acquisition / purchase
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Principles of Domain Name Enforcement (3)
• Characteristics of arbitration procedures
– restricted to clear cases of cyber-squatting
– open to all gTLDs and some ccTLDs
– very quick (3 months)
– very efficient (domain names blocked / transferred)
– written proceedings / no oral hearings
– costs are predictable / reasonable, yet notrecoverable!
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Principles of Domain Name Enforcement (4)
• Room for settlement negotiations
– where both parties have (equal) rights in domainname
– where arbitration proceedings are not available
– where domain name owner is known for willingness tosettle cases amicably (bulk registrations, cyber-squatter networking!)
– where trademark owner is known for resolute domainname enforcement policies
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Summary
• Manage domain names with care
• Register domain names systematically
• Monitor the internet for trademark infringementsvia domain name watching
• Go after all “bad cases”
• Neglect “minor troublemakers”
• Don’t give up!
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Worldwide Protection of Famous Brands
July 23, 2008
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