The Concept of Trade Mark Series

The book is a perfect guide to an insight to series of marks and methods of protecting them. The book discusses the concept of trade mark series, the origin and implication for the scope of protection in United Kingdom, India, United States and European Union. While the case laws of the other relevant countries clearly state and define the scope of protection, the BRIDGE/BAINBRIDGE decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union has led to mixed reactions. The concept is seen to be clear in some countries like Poland, Italy and United Kingdom while the German Courts are unsure of the implications on its national law. After analyzing the cases, discussions and strategies adopted by companies, the book concludes with some measures to secure the legal recognition of the registration of a series of marks.