The distinctive sole of Converse shoes cannot be patented in...

2019-04-27T00:00:00

The distinctive sole of Converse shoes cannot be patented in the European Union. The General Court of the EU has endorsed an earlier verdict by the EU's Intellectual Property Office that invalidated a 3D trademark for the sole requested by the brand. Carrefour opposed its registration in 2010. Three other ...

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