IP Shots | Association or No Association, that is the question. The General Court confirms the validity of FERRARI’s TESTAROSSA trademarks.

Association or No Association, that is the question. The General Court confirms the validity of FERRARI´S TESTAROSSA trademarks. The Boards of Appeal of the EUIPO decided to revoke the Italian company´s TESTAROSSA trademarks for non-use given that during the relevant period i) the owner had not produced/distributed any new cars identified by the trademarks, and…

A&L Newsletter | Simplified Procedures for Health Regulations: COFEPRIS changes more than 30 procedures.

Simplified Procedures for Health Regulations: COFEPRIS charges more than 30 procedures. July 14, 2025 On July 11, 2025, the Secretary of Health published a General Agreement in the Official Gazette of the Federation establishing simplified administrative procedures that are managed by the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS). This comes in response…

IP Shots | The General Court reinforces its jurisprudence regarding the protection of trademarks consisting of color combinations

The General Court reinforces its jurisprudence regarding the protection of trademarks consisting of color combinations. On 11 June 2025, the General Court of the European Union (GC) dismissed an appeal brought by OMV AG against the decision of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), which refused to register a trademark consisting exclusively of the…

IP Shots | The EU Court annuls the registration of ‘NERO CHAMPAGNE’ and strengthens the protection of Protected Designations of Origin

The EU Court annuls the registration of ‘NERO CHAMPAGNE’ and strengthens the protection of Protected Designations of Origin. The General Court of the European Union has annulled the EUIPO’s decision that allowed the registration of the trademark “NERO CHAMPAGNE” for wine-related goods and services. The judgment (T-239/23) strengthens protection of the PDO “Champagne” by recognizing…