Trademark reform package

For more than 15 years there has been a dual system of trademark (TM) law in Europe: an EU ‐ wide Community TM (CTM), and harmonised national TMs. The Commission proposal aims at more harmonisation and coordination, but does not address TM ‐ related concerns over free expression.

ESO: Background information: Trademark law in the European Union. Current legal framework and proposals for reform http://www.europeansources.info/record/trademark-law-in-the-european-union-current-legal-framework-and-proposals-for-reform-2/

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