IP case law Court of Justice

All preliminary rulings (513)


Order of 16 Jul 2024, C-181/24 (Genmab)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 20 Jun 2024, C-135/23 (GEMA)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 11 Apr 2024, C-723/22 (Citadines)

Judgement of 21 Mar 2024, C-10/22 (LEA)
Copyright > Collective management

Judgement of 25 Jan 2024, C-334/22 (Audi)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 18 Jan 2024, C-367/21 (Hewlett Packard Development Company)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 11 Jan 2024, C-473/22 (Mylan)

Judgement of 11 Jan 2024, C-361/22 (Inditex)
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark

Judgement of 23 Nov 2023, C-201/22 (Telia Finland)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 23 Nov 2023, C-260/22 (Seven.One Entertainment Group)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 9 Nov 2023, C-376/22 (Google Ireland and Others)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 19 Oct 2023, C-655/21 (G. ST. T.)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 7 Sep 2023, C-832/21 (Beverage City Polska)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 13 Jul 2023, C-426/21 (Ocilion IPTV Technologies)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 8 Jun 2023, C-654/21 (LM)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 25 May 2023, C-290/21 (AKM)
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive

Judgement of 27 Apr 2023, C-104/22 (Lännen MCE)
Trade marks > Enforcement
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 27 Apr 2023, C-686/21 (Legea)
Trade marks > Licensing

Judgement of 27 Apr 2023, C-628/21 (Castorama Polska and Knor)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 20 Apr 2023, C-775/21 (Blue Air Aviation)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public

Judgement of 16 Mar 2023, C-522/21 (Saatgut-Treuhandverwaltung)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 2 Mar 2023, C-684/21 (Papierfabriek Doetinchem)
Designs > Art. 8 CDR : Designs dictated by their technical function and designs of interconnections

Judgement of 16 Feb 2023, C-472/21 (Monz Handelsgesellschaft International)
Designs > Article 3 CDR

Judgement of 22 Dec 2022, C-148/21 (Louboutin)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 17 Nov 2022, C-204/20 (Bayer Intellectual Property)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 17 Nov 2022, C-253/20 (Impexeco)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 17 Nov 2022, C-224/20 (Merck Sharp & Dohme and Others)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 17 Nov 2022, C-175/21 (Harman International Industries)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 27 Oct 2022, C-197/21 (Soda-Club (CO2) and SodaStream International)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 13 Oct 2022, C-256/21 (Gemeinde Bodman-Ludwigshafen)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 13 Oct 2022, C-355/21 (Procter & Gamble International Operations)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 8 Sep 2022, C-263/21 (Ametic)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 8 Sep 2022, C-716/20 (RTL Television)
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive

Judgement of 2 Jun 2022, C-112/21 (Classic Coach Company)
Trade marks > Further relative grounds for refusal or invalidity > Conflict with unregistered trademark

Judgement of 19 May 2022, C-466/20 (HEITEC)
Trade marks > Limitation in consequence of acquiescence

Judgement of 28 Apr 2022, C-44/21 (Phoenix Contact)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 28 Apr 2022, C-559/20 (Koch Media)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 28 Apr 2022, C-531/20 (NovaText)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 26 Apr 2022, C-401/19 (Action for annulment)
Copyright > DSM Directive > Article 17 - Use of protected content by online content-sharing service providers

Judgement of 24 Mar 2022, C-433/20 (Austro-Mechana)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 10 Mar 2022, C-183/21 (Maxxus Group)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 3 Mar 2022, C-421/20 (Acacia)
Designs > Art. 89 CDR : Sanctions in actions for infringement
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 28 Oct 2021, C-123/20 (Ferrari)
Designs > Art. 11 CDR : Commencement and term of protection of the unregistered Community design

Judgement of 14 Oct 2021, C-186/18 (José Cánovas Pardo)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 6 Oct 2021, C-13/20 (Top System)
Copyright > Computer programs Directive > Exceptions to the restricted acts

Judgement of 9 Sep 2021, C-783/19 (Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Agricultural products)

Judgement of 22 Jun 2021, C-682/18 (YouTube)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 8 - Sanctions and remedies

Judgement of 17 Jun 2021, C-597/19 (M.I.C.M. Mircom International Content Management & Consulting)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 3 Jun 2021, C-762/19 (CV-Online Latvia)
Databases > Concept of extraction

Judgement of 15 Apr 2021, C-53/20 (Hengstenberg)
Geographical indications and designations of origin

Judgement of 9 Mar 2021, C-392/19 (VG Bild-Kunst)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 17 Dec 2020, C-607/19 (Husqvarna)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 17 Dec 2020, C-490/19 (Syndicat interprofessionnel de défense du fromage Morbier)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Agricultural products)

Judgement of 3 Dec 2020, C-62/19 (Star Taxi App)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 25 Nov 2020, C-372/19 (SABAM)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 18 Nov 2020, C-147/19 (Atresmedia Corporación de Medios de Comunicación)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public

Judgement of 28 Oct 2020, C-637/19 (BY)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 22 Oct 2020, C-720/18 (Ferrari)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 8 Oct 2020, C-456/19 (Aktiebolaget Östgötatrafiken)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character

Judgement of 6 Oct 2020, C-520/18 (Ordre des barreaux francophones and germanophone and Others)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 8 Sep 2020, C-265/19 (Recorded Artists Actors Performers)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public

Judgement of 9 Jul 2020, C-264/19 (Constantin Film Verleih)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 9 Jul 2020, C-673/18 (Santen)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 2 Jul 2020, C-684/19 (mk advokaten)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 11 Jun 2020, C-833/18 (Brompton Bicycle)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 30 Apr 2020, C-772/18 (A (Import of ball bearings))
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 30 Apr 2020, C-650/17 (Royalty Pharma Collection Trust)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 23 Apr 2020, C-237/19 (Gömböc)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 2 Apr 2020, C-753/18 (Stim and SAMI)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 2 Apr 2020, C-567/18 (Coty Germany)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 26 Mar 2020, C-622/18 (Cooper International Spirits and Others)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 30 Jan 2020, C-307/18 (Generics (UK) and Others)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 29 Jan 2020, C-371/18 (Sky and Others)
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Designation of classes
Trade marks > Further relative grounds for refusal or invalidity > Bad faith application

Judgement of 19 Dec 2019, C-176/18 (Club de Variedades Vegetales Protegidas)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 19 Dec 2019, C-263/18 (Nederlands Uitgeversverbond and Groep Algemene Uitgevers)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 18 Dec 2019, C-666/18 (IT Development)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 4 Dec 2019, C-432/18 (Consorzio Tutela Aceto Balsamico di Modena)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Agricultural products)

Judgement of 21 Nov 2019, C-678/18 (Procureur-Generaal bij de Hoge Raad der Nederlanden)
Designs > Art. 90 RCD - Provisional measures, including protective measures

Judgement of 14 Nov 2019, C-484/18 (Spedidam)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 17 Oct 2019, C-239/18 (Saatgut-Treuhandverwaltung)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 17 Oct 2019, C-569/18 (Caseificio Cirigliana and Others)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Agricultural products)

Judgement of 3 Oct 2019, C-18/18 (Glawischnig-Piesczek)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 8 - Sanctions and remedies
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 24 Sep 2019, C-507/17 (Google)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 12 Sep 2019, C-541/18 (Deutsches Patent- und Markenamt)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character

Judgement of 12 Sep 2019, C-688/17 (Bayer Pharma)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 12 Sep 2019, C-683/17 (Cofemel)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right

Judgement of 12 Sep 2019, C-299/17 (VG Media)
Copyright > DSM Directive > Article 15 - Protection of press publications concerning online uses

Judgement of 5 Sep 2019, C-172/18 (AMS Neve and Others)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Order of 5 Sep 2019, C-239/19 (Eli Lilly and Company)
Procedure before the Office and the Court > Procedure before the Court of Justice > ARTICLE 53 OF THE RULES OF PROCEDURE

Judgement of 29 Jul 2019, C-469/17 (Funke Medien NRW)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 29 Jul 2019, C-516/17 (Spiegel Online)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 29 Jul 2019, C-476/17 (Pelham )
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 9 - Continued application of other legal provisions
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 12 Jun 2019, C-705/17 (Hansson)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist

Judgement of 2 May 2019, C-614/17 (Queso Manchego)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Agricultural products)

Judgement of 11 Apr 2019, C-690/17 (ÖKO-Test Verlag )
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 27 Mar 2019, C-578/17 (Hartwall)
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character

Judgement of 21 Mar 2019, C-443/17 (Abraxis Bioscience)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 14 Mar 2019, C-21/18 (Textilis)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 19 Dec 2018, C-572/17 (Syed)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 6 Dec 2018, C-629/17 (J. Portugal Ramos Vinhos)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Customary in the current language

Judgement of 13 Nov 2018, C-310/17 (Levola Hengelo)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General

Judgement of 25 Oct 2018, C-527/17 (LN)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 18 Oct 2018, C-149/17 (Bastei Lübbe)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 8 - Sanctions and remedies
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 7 Aug 2018, C-521/17 (SNB-REACT)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 7 Aug 2018, C-161/17 (Renckhoff)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 25 Jul 2018, C-121/17 (Teva UK and Others)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 25 Jul 2018, C-129/17 (Mitsubishi Shoji Kaisha and Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 21 Jun 2018, C-681/16 (Pfizer Ireland Pharmaceuticals, Operations Support Group)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 12 Jun 2018, C-163/16 (Louboutin and Christian Louboutin)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 7 Jun 2018, C-44/17 (Scotch Whisky Association)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (spirit drinks)

Judgement of 17 May 2018, C-642/16 (Junek Europ-Vertrieb)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 19 Apr 2018, C-148/17 (Peek & Cloppenburg)
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Right of priority

Judgement of 8 Mar 2018, C-395/16 (DOCERAM)
Designs > Art. 8 CDR : Designs dictated by their technical function and designs of interconnections

Judgement of 20 Dec 2017, C-291/16 (Schweppes)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 20 Dec 2017, C-397/16 (Acacia)
Designs > Art. 110 RCD - Transitional provision

Judgement of 20 Dec 2017, C-492/16 (Incyte Corporation)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 20 Dec 2017, C-393/16 (Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 (Agricultural products)

Judgement of 20 Dec 2017, C-434/15 (Uber Systems Spain)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 7 Dec 2017, C-567/16 (Merck Sharp)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 29 Nov 2017, C-265/16 (VCAST)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 23 Nov 2017, C-381/16 (Benjumea Bravo de Laguna)
Trade marks > Transfer of a trade mark registered in the name of an agent

Judgement of 19 Oct 2017, C-231/16 (Merck)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 19 Oct 2017, C-425/16 (Raimund)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 17 Oct 2017, C-194/16 (Bolagsupplysningen and Ilsjan)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 5 Oct 2017, C-341/16 (Hanssen Beleggingen)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 27 Sep 2017, C-24/16 (Nintendo)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law
Designs > Art. 20 RCD - Limitation of the rights conferred by a Community design

Judgement of 14 Sep 2017, C-177/16 (AKKA/LAA)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 20 Jul 2017, C-93/16 (The Irish Dairy Board)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 13 Jul 2017, C-433/16 (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
Designs > Art. 8 CDR : Designs dictated by their technical function and designs of interconnections
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law
IP and other instruments > Competition law
Designs > Art. 79 CDR : Application of the Convention on Jurisdiction and Enforcement

Judgement of 6 Jul 2017, C-139/16 (Juan Moreno Marín)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Descriptive

Judgement of 14 Jun 2017, C-610/15 (Stichting Brein)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 8 Jun 2017, C-689/15 (W.F. Gözze Frottierweberei GmbH)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Deceptive

Judgement of 18 May 2017, C-617/15 (Hummel Holding)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 26 Apr 2017, C-527/15 (Stichting Brein)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 16 Mar 2017, C-138/16 (AKM)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 1 Mar 2017, C-275/15 (ITV Broadcasting)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 9 - Continued application of other legal provisions
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 16 Feb 2017, C-641/15 (Verwertungsgesellschaft Rundfunk)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public

Judgement of 25 Jan 2017, C-367/15 (Stowarzyszenie ‘Oławska Telewizja Kablowa’)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 18 Jan 2017, C-427/15 (New Wave CZ)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 21 Dec 2016, C-654/15 (Länsförsäkringar )
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 16 Nov 2016, C-301/15 (Soulier and Doke)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right

Judgement of 10 Nov 2016, C-174/15 (Vereniging Openbare Bibliotheken)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 1. Object of harmonisation
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 6. Derogation from the exclusive public lending right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 10 Nov 2016, C-297/15 (Ferring Lægemidler)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 20 Oct 2016, C-169/15 (Montis Design)
Copyright > Term of protection Directive

Judgement of 19 Oct 2016, C-582/14 (Breyer)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 12 Oct 2016, C-166/15 (Ranks and Vasiļevičs)
Copyright > Computer programs Directive > Exhaustion

Judgement of 5 Oct 2016, C-572/15 (F. Hoffmann-La Roche)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 22 Sep 2016, C-110/15 (Microsoft Mobile Sales International)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 22 Sep 2016, C-223/15 (combit Software)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 15 Sep 2016, C-484/14 (McFadden)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General

Judgement of 8 Sep 2016, C-160/15 (GS Media)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 28 Jul 2016, C-57/15 (United Video Properties)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 14 Jul 2016, C-230/15 (Brite Strike Technologies)
Trade marks > Enforcement
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 7 Jul 2016, C-494/15 (Tommy Hilfiger Licensing e.a.)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 7 Jul 2016, C-567/14 (Genentech)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 22 Jun 2016, C-280/15 (Nikolajeva)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 22 Jun 2016, C-419/15 (Thomas Philipps)
Designs > Art. 32 CDR : Licensing

Judgement of 9 Jun 2016, C-470/14 (EGEDA)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 9 Jun 2016, C-481/14 (Hansson)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 31 May 2016, C-117/15 (Reha Training)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 21 Apr 2016, C-572/14 (Austro-Mechana)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 17 Mar 2016, C-99/15 (Liffers)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 17 Mar 2016, C-175/15 (Taser International)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 3 Mar 2016, C-179/15 (Daimler)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 4 Feb 2016, C-163/15 (Hassan)
Trade marks > Licensing

Judgement of 21 Jan 2016, C-75/15 (Viiniverla)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (spirit drinks)

Judgement of 19 Nov 2015, C-325/14 (SBS Belgium)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 12 Nov 2015, C-572/13 (Hewlett-Packard)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 29 Oct 2015, C-490/14 (Verlag Esterbauer)
Databases > Concept of database
Databases > Concept of extraction

Judgement of 22 Oct 2015, C-20/14 (BGW Marketing)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 6 Oct 2015, C-362/14 (Schrems)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 6 Oct 2015, C-471/14 (Seattle Genetics)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 6 Oct 2015, C-500/14 (Ford Motor Company)
Designs > Art. 14 CDR : Right to the Community design

Judgement of 1 Oct 2015, C-230/14 (Weltimmo)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 1 Oct 2015, C-201/14 (Smaranda Bara and Others)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 16 Sep 2015, C-215/14 (Société des Produits Nestlé)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Acquired distinctiveness

Judgement of 3 Sep 2015, C-125/14 (Iron & Smith)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 16 Jul 2015, C-681/13 (Diageo Brands)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 16 Jul 2015, C-170/13 (Huawei)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 16 Jul 2015, C-379/14 (TOP Logistics)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 16 Jul 2015, C-580/13 (Coty Germany)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Order of 14 Jul 2015, C-151/15 (Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 25 Jun 2015, C-147/14 (Loutfi)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 25 Jun 2015, C-242/14 (Saatgut-Treuhandverwaltungs)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 13 May 2015, C-516/13 (Dimensione Direct Sales)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 26 Mar 2015, C-279/13 (C More)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 12 Mar 2015, C-577/13 (Actavis Group)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 10 Mar 2015, C-491/14 (Rossa dels Vents Assessoria)
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 5 Mar 2015, C-463/12 (Copydan Båndkopi)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 6 - Obligations as to technological measures

Judgement of 26 Feb 2015, C-41/14 (Christie’s France )
Copyright > Resale right Directive

Judgement of 12 Feb 2015, C-539/13 (Merck Canada)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 22 Jan 2015, C-419/13 (Art & Allposters)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 22 Jan 2015, C-441/13 (Hejduk)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 15 Jan 2015, C-30/14 (Ryanair)
Databases > Concept of database

Judgement of 15 Jan 2015, C-631/13 (Forsgren)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 18 Dec 2014, C-364/13 (International Stem Cell)
Patents > Biotechnological inventions

Order of 21 Oct 2014, C-348/13 (BestWater International)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 18 Sep 2014, C-205/13 (Hauck)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 11 Sep 2014, C-117/13 (Ulmer)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 11 Sep 2014, C-291/13 (Papasavvas)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 3 Sep 2014, C-201/13 (Deckmyn)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 10 Jul 2014, C-420/13 (Netto Marken Discount)
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Concept of service

Judgement of 10 Jul 2014, C-421/13 (Apple)
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist

Judgement of 19 Jun 2014, C-345/13 (Karen Millen Fashions )
Designs > Art. 6 CDR : Individual character
Designs > Art. 85 CDR : Presumption of validity

Judgement of 19 Jun 2014, C-11/13 (Bayer CropScience)
Patents > SPC for plant protection products

Judgement of 19 Jun 2014, C-217/13 (Banco Santander)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Acquired distinctiveness
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > General

Judgement of 5 Jun 2014, C-360/13 (Public Relations Consultants)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 5 Jun 2014, C-360/12 (Coty Prestige)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 8 May 2014, C-35/13 (Assica)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 10 Apr 2014, C-435/12 (ACI Adam)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 9 Apr 2014, C-583/12 (Sintax Trading)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 3 Apr 2014, C-387/12 (Hi Hotel)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 27 Mar 2014, C-314/12 (UPC Telekabel Wien)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 8 - Sanctions and remedies
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 6 Mar 2014, C-409/12 (Backaldrin)
Trade marks > Loss of distinctive character

Judgement of 27 Feb 2014, C-351/12 (OSA)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
IP and other instruments > Competition law
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 13 Feb 2014, C-466/12 (Svensson)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 13 Feb 2014, C-479/12 (Gautzsch)
Designs > Art. 11 CDR : Commencement and term of protection of the unregistered Community design
Designs > Art. 7 CDR : Disclosure
Designs > Art. 19 CRD : Rights conferred by the Community design
Designs > Art. 89 CDR : Sanctions in actions for infringement

Order of 13 Feb 2014, C-555/13 (Merck Canada)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 6 Feb 2014, C-65/12 (Leidseplein Beheer and de Vries)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection
Trade marks > Use other than for the purpose of distinguishing

Judgement of 6 Feb 2014, C-98/13 (Blomqvist)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 23 Jan 2014, C-355/12 (Nintendo)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 6 - Obligations as to technological measures

Judgement of 19 Dec 2013, C-202/12 (Innoweb)
Databases > Concept of 're-utilisation'

Judgement of 12 Dec 2013, C-493/12 (Eli Lilly)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 12 Dec 2013, C-484/12 (Georgetown University)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 12 Dec 2013, C-443/12 (Actavis)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 14 Nov 2013, C-210/13 (Glaxosmithkline Biologicals)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 14 Nov 2013, C-617/12 (Astrazeneca)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 17 Oct 2013, C-210/12 (Sumitomo Chemical)
Patents > SPC for plant protection products

Judgement of 3 Oct 2013, C-170/12 (Pinckney)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 19 Sep 2013, C-661/11 (Martin Y Paz Diffusion)
Trade marks > Enforcement
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark
Trade marks > Licensing

Judgement of 18 Jul 2013, C-252/12 (Specsavers)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 18 Jul 2013, C-414/11 (Daiichi Sankyo)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 11 Jul 2013, C-521/11 (Amazon)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 11 Jul 2013, C-657/11 (Belgian Electronic Sorting Technology)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 27 Jun 2013, C-320/12 (Malaysia Dairy)
Trade marks > Further relative grounds for refusal or invalidity > Bad faith application

Judgement of 27 Jun 2013, C-457/11 (VG Wort)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 6 - Obligations as to technological measures

Judgement of 18 Apr 2013, C-12/12 (Colloseum)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 7 Mar 2013, C-607/11 (ITV Broadcasting)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 21 Feb 2013, C-561/11 (Fédération Cynologique Internationale)
Trade marks > Limitation in consequence of acquiescence
Trade marks > Concept of 'third party'

Judgement of 19 Dec 2012, C-149/11 (Leno Merken (ONEL))
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 15 Nov 2012, C-56/11 (Raiffeisen-Waren-Zentrale)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 15 Nov 2012, C-180/11 (Bericap)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 25 Oct 2012, C-553/11 (Rintisch)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 18 Oct 2012, C-173/11 (Football Dataco)
Databases > Concept of 're-utilisation'

Judgement of 19 Jul 2012, C-376/11 (Pie Optiek)
Domain names (.eu Top Level Domain)

Judgement of 19 Jul 2012, C-130/11 (Neurim Pharmaceuticals)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 12 Jul 2012, C-616/10 (Solvay)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 5 Jul 2012, C-509/10 (Geistbeck)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 3 Jul 2012, C-128/11 (UsedSoft)
Copyright > Computer programs Directive > Exhaustion

Judgement of 21 Jun 2012, C-5/11 (Donner)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 19 Jun 2012, C-307/10 (CIPA (IP TRANSLATOR))
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Designation of classes

Judgement of 2 May 2012, C-406/10 (SAS Institute)
Copyright > Computer programs Directive > Concept of 'expression of a computer '
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > Computer programs Directive > Exceptions to the restricted acts

Judgement of 26 Apr 2012, C-510/10 (DR, TV2 Danmark)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 19 Apr 2012, C-523/10 (Wintersteiger)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 19 Apr 2012, C-461/10 (Bonnier Audio)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 22 Mar 2012, C-190/10 (G)
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Date of filing

Judgement of 15 Mar 2012, C-90/11 (Strigl)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Descriptive
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character

Judgement of 15 Mar 2012, C-135/10 (SCF)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public
IP and other instruments > TRIPS
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 15 Mar 2012, C-162/10 (Phonographic Performance)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 10. Limitations to rights

Judgement of 15 Mar 2012, C-292/10 (Cornelius de Visser)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 1 Mar 2012, C-604/10 (Football Dataco)
Databases > Concept of database

Judgement of 16 Feb 2012, C-360/10 (SABAM / Netlog)
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General

Judgement of 16 Feb 2012, C-488/10 (Celaya Emparanza y Galdos)
Designs > Art. 19 CRD : Rights conferred by the Community design

Order of 9 Feb 2012, C-574/11 (Novartis)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 9 Feb 2012, C-277/10 (Luksan)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive
Copyright > Term of protection Directive

Order of 9 Feb 2012, C-442/11 (Novartis)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 17 Jan 2012, C-302/10 (Infopaq)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 15 Dec 2011, C-119/10 (Frisdranken)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 8 Dec 2011, C-125/10 (Merck)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 1 Dec 2011, C-145/10 (Painer)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law
Copyright > Term of protection Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 1 Dec 2011, C-446/09 (KPN & Nokia)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Order of 25 Nov 2011, C-630/10 (University of Queensland)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 25 Nov 2011, C-518/10 (Yeda Research and Development)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 25 Nov 2011, C-6/11 (Daiichi Sankyo Company)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 24 Nov 2011, C-70/10 (Scarlet)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 24 Nov 2011, C-422/10 (Georgetown University)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 24 Nov 2011, C-322/10 (Medeva)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 24 Nov 2011, C-283/10 (Circul Globus)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 25 Oct 2011, C-509/09 (eDate)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 20 Oct 2011, C-140/10 (Greenstar)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 18 Oct 2011, C-34/10 (Brüstle)
Patents > Biotechnological inventions

Judgement of 18 Oct 2011, C-406/09 (Realchemie)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive

Judgement of 13 Oct 2011, C-431/09 (Airfield)
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive

Judgement of 4 Oct 2011, C-403/08 (Premier League)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive

Judgement of 22 Sep 2011, C-482/09 (Bud?jovick)
Trade marks > Limitation in consequence of acquiescence
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 22 Sep 2011, C-323/09 (Interflora)
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Order of 9 Sep 2011, C-198/10 (Cassina)
Designs > Art. 17 CDD : Relationship with copyright

Judgement of 28 Jul 2011, C-427/09 (Generics)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 28 Jul 2011, C-400/09 (Orifarm)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 28 Jul 2011, C-195/09 (Synthon)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 14 Jul 2011, C-46/10 (Viking Gas)
Trade marks > Licensing
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 14 Jul 2011, C-4/10 (Bureau national interprofessionnel du Cognac)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (spirit drinks)

Judgement of 12 Jul 2011, C-324/09 (L’Oréal)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 30 Jun 2011, C-271/10 (VEWA)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 5. Unwaivable right to equitable remuneration

Judgement of 16 Jun 2011, C-462/09 (Stichting de Thuiskopie)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 12 Apr 2011, C-235/09 (DHL)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 27 Jan 2011, C-168/09 (Flos)
Designs > Art. 17 CDD : Relationship with copyright

Judgement of 22 Dec 2010, C-393/09 (BSA)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public
Copyright > Computer programs Directive > Concept of 'expression of a computer '

Judgement of 22 Dec 2010, C-120/08 (Bavaria)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 2 Dec 2010, C-108/09 (Ker-Optika)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 18 Nov 2010, C-159/09 (Lidl SNC)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 11 Nov 2010, C-229/09 (Hogan Lovells)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Order of 28 Oct 2010, C-449/09 (Canon / IPN)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 21 Oct 2010, C-467/08 (Padawan)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 2 Sep 2010, C-66/09 (Kirin Amgen)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 8 Jul 2010, C-558/08 (Portakabin)
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 6 Jul 2010, C-428/08 (Monsanto)
Patents > Biotechnological inventions
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 3 Jun 2010, C-127/09 (Coty Prestige)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 3 Jun 2010, C-569/08 (Internetportal und Marketing (Reifen))
Domain names (.eu Top Level Domain)

Judgement of 15 Apr 2010, C-518/08 (Salvador Dal)
Copyright > Resale right Directive

Order of 26 Mar 2010, C-91/09 (Eis.de)
Trade marks > Double identity

Judgement of 25 Mar 2010, C-278/08 (BergSpechte)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 23 Mar 2010, C-236/08 (Google)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
Trade marks > Double identity
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Order of 18 Mar 2010, C-136/09 (Sillogikis)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 15 Oct 2009, C-324/08 (Makro)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 6 Oct 2009, C-301/07 (PAGO)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 10 Sep 2009, C-446/07 (Alberto Severi)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 8 Sep 2009, C-478/07 (Budĕjovický Budvar I)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 3 Sep 2009, C-482/07 (AHP Manufacturing)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 16 Jul 2009, C-5/08 (Infopaq)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 2 - Reproduction right
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 5 - Exceptions and limitations

Judgement of 2 Jul 2009, C-302/08 (Zino Davidoff)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 2 Jul 2009, C-32/08 (FEIA)
Designs > Art. 14 CDR : Right to the Community design

Judgement of 2 Jul 2009, C-343/07 (Bavaria)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 18 Jun 2009, C-487/07 (L’Oréal / Bellure)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection
Trade marks > Double identity
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 11 Jun 2009, C-529/07 (Lindt)
Trade marks > Further relative grounds for refusal or invalidity > Bad faith application

Judgement of 23 Apr 2009, C-59/08 (Copad)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark
Trade marks > Licensing

Judgement of 23 Apr 2009, C-533/07 (Falco Privatstiftung)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 5 Mar 2009, C-545/07 (Apis-Hristovich)
Databases > Concepts of 'permanent transfer' and 'temporary transfer'
Databases > Concept of 'substantial'

Order of 19 Feb 2009, C-62/08 (UDV North America)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
Trade marks > Concept of 'third party'

Order of 19 Feb 2009, C-557/07 (LSG)
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 8 - Sanctions and remedies

Judgement of 12 Feb 2009, C-93/08 (Schenker)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Order of 12 Feb 2009, C-39/08 (Bild digital)
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Motivation of refusal by national offices

Judgement of 20 Jan 2009, C-240/07 (Sony)
Copyright > Term of protection Directive

Judgement of 15 Jan 2009, C-495/07 (Silberquelle)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 22 Dec 2008, C-276/05 (The Wellcome Foundation)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 11 Dec 2008, C-52/07 (Kanal 5)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 9 Dec 2008, C-442/07 (Verein Radetzky-Orden)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 27 Nov 2008, C-252/07 (Intel)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 16 Oct 2008, C-298/07 (DIV)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive

Judgement of 9 Oct 2008, C-304/07 (Directmedia Publishing)
Databases > Concept of extraction

Judgement of 12 Jun 2008, C-533/06 (O2)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Order of 12 Jun 2008, C-23/07 (Tocai friulano)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 17 Apr 2008, C-456/06 (Peek & Cloppenburg)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 10 Apr 2008, C-102/07 (Adidas / Marca)
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > General

Judgement of 29 Jan 2008, C-275/06 (Promusicae)
IP and other instruments > eCommerce Directive
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > General
IP and other instruments > Enforcement Directive
IP and other instruments > Personal Data Protection

Judgement of 22 Nov 2007, C-328/06 (Nu)
Trade marks > Further relative grounds for refusal or invalidity > Conflict with well-known marks

Judgement of 8 Nov 2007, C-20/05 (Schwibbert)

Judgement of 20 Sep 2007, C-371/06 (Benetton)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 11 Sep 2007, C-17/06 (Celine)
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 11 Sep 2007, C-431/05 (Merck Genéricos)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 14 Jun 2007, C-246/05 (Lidl)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 26 Apr 2007, C-348/04 (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 19 Apr 2007, C-381/05 (De Landtsheer)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Order of 17 Apr 2007, C-202/05 (Yissum Research and Development Company)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 15 Feb 2007, C-239/05 (Management, Training en Consultancy (The Kitchen Company))
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Motivation of refusal by national offices

Judgement of 25 Jan 2007, C-48/05 (Adam Opel)
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 25 Jan 2007, C-321/03 (Dyson)
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist

Judgement of 14 Dec 2006, C-316/05 (Nokia)
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 7 Dec 2006, C-306/05 (SGAE)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 3 - Right of communication to the public

Judgement of 9 Nov 2006, C-281/05 (Montex Holdings)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 19 Sep 2006, C-356/04 (Lidl Belgium)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 12 Sep 2006, C-479/04 (Laserdisken)
Copyright > InfoSoc Directive > Article 4 - Distribution right

Judgement of 7 Sep 2006, C-108/05 (Bovemij Verzekeringen (Europolis))
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Acquired distinctiveness

Judgement of 13 Jul 2006, C-4/03 (Gesellschaft f)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 13 Jul 2006, C-539/03 (Roche Nederland)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 8 Jun 2006, C-7/05 (Saatgut-Treuhandverwaltungs)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 1 Jun 2006, C-169/05 (Uradex)
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive

Judgement of 4 May 2006, C-431/04 (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 27 Apr 2006, C-145/05 (Levi Strauss)
Trade marks > Loss of distinctive character
Trade marks > Enforcement

Judgement of 30 Mar 2006, C-259/04 (Emanuel)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Deceptive
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 9 Mar 2006, C-421/04 (Matratzen Concord)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Descriptive

Judgement of 23 Feb 2006, C-59/05 (Siemens)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 18 Oct 2005, C-405/03 (Class International)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark
Trade marks > Concepts of 'offering and putting on the market'

Judgement of 6 Oct 2005, C-120/04 (Medion)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 14 Jul 2005, C-192/04 (Lagard)
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public

Judgement of 7 Jul 2005, C-353/03 (Nestlé )
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Acquired distinctiveness

Judgement of 7 Jul 2005, C-418/02 (Praktiker Bau- und Heimwerkermärkte)
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Concept of service

Judgement of 30 Jun 2005, C-28/04 (Tod’s)
Copyright > No discrimination

Judgement of 12 May 2005, C-347/03 (ERSA)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 21 Apr 2005, C-207/03 (Millennium Pharmaceuticals)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 17 Mar 2005, C-228/03 (Gillette)
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark

Judgement of 30 Nov 2004, C-16/03 (Peak Holding)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 16 Nov 2004, C-245/02 (Anheuser-Busch)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 9 Nov 2004, C-444/02 (Fixtures Marketing)
Databases > Concept of database
Databases > Concept of investment

Judgement of 9 Nov 2004, C-338/02 (Fixtures Marketing)
Databases > Concept of investment

Judgement of 9 Nov 2004, C-203/02 (British Horseracing)
Databases > Concept of investment
Databases > Concept of extraction
Databases > Concept of 're-utilisation'
Databases > Concept of 'substantial'

Judgement of 9 Nov 2004, C-46/02 (Fixtures Marketing)
Databases > Concept of investment

Judgement of 19 Oct 2004, C-31/03 (Pharmacia Italia)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 14 Oct 2004, C-336/02 (Saatgut)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 16 Sep 2004, C-404/02 (Nichols)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character

Judgement of 24 Jun 2004, C-49/02 (Heidelberger Bauchemie)
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Color

Judgement of 29 Apr 2004, C-371/02 (Björnekulla Fruktindustrier)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 11 Mar 2004, C-182/01 (Saatgut)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 12 Feb 2004, C-363/99 (KPN (postkantoor))
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > General
Trade marks > Prosecution matters > Motivation of refusal by national offices
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Descriptive

Judgement of 12 Feb 2004, C-265/00 (Campina - biolmild))
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Descriptive

Judgement of 12 Feb 2004, C-218/01 (Henkel)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character

Order of 27 Jan 2004, C-259/02 (La Mer Technology)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 7 Jan 2004, C-100/02 (Gerolsteiner Brunnen)
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark

Judgement of 7 Jan 2004, C-60/02 (Criminal proceedings against X)
Trade marks > Concept of 'use'

Judgement of 11 Dec 2003, C-127/00 (Hässle)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 27 Nov 2003, C-283/01 (Shield Mark)
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist

Judgement of 18 Nov 2003, C-216/01 (Budvar)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 23 Oct 2003, C-408/01 (Adidas-Salomon)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 23 Oct 2003, C-115/02 (Rioglass)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 20 May 2003, C-108/01 (Prosciutto di Parma)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 20 May 2003, C-469/00 (Ravil)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 6 May 2003, C-104/01 (Libertel)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Color

Judgement of 10 Apr 2003, C-305/00 (Schulin)
Plant varieties

Judgement of 8 Apr 2003, C-53/01 (Linde)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 8 Apr 2003, C-244/00 (Van Doren)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 8 Apr 2003, C-44/01 (Pippig Augenoptik)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 20 Mar 2003, C-291/00 (LTJ Diffusion)
Trade marks > Double identity

Judgement of 11 Mar 2003, C-40/01 (Ansul)
Trade marks > Proof of genuine use

Judgement of 6 Feb 2003, C-245/00 (SENA)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 8. Broadcasting and communication to the public

Judgement of 9 Jan 2003, C-292/00 (Davidoff)
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 12 Dec 2002, C-273/00 (Sieckmann)
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist

Judgement of 21 Nov 2002, C-23/01 (Robelco)
Trade marks > Use other than for the purpose of distinguishing

Judgement of 12 Nov 2002, C-206/01 (Arsenal)
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Limitation of the effects of a trade mark

Judgement of 25 Jun 2002, C-66/00 (Dante Bigi)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 18 Jun 2002, C-299/99 (Philips / Remington)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Devoid of any distinctive character
Trade marks > Signs of which a trade mark may consist
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Acquired distinctiveness
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Exclusion of specific shapes

Judgement of 6 Jun 2002, C-360/00 (Land Hessen)
Copyright > No discrimination

Judgement of 14 May 2002, C-2/00 (Hölterhoff)
Trade marks > Double identity

Judgement of 23 Apr 2002, C-143/00 (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 23 Apr 2002, C-443/99 (Merck)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 6 Dec 2001, C-269/99 (Carl Kühne )
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 20 Nov 2001, C-414/99 (Zino Davidoff)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 25 Oct 2001, C-112/99 (Toshiba)
IP and other instruments > Misleading and comparative advertising Directive

Judgement of 4 Oct 2001, C-517/99 (Merz & Krell)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Customary in the current language

Judgement of 13 Sep 2001, C-89/99 (Schieving-Nijstad)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 10 May 2001, C-258/99 (BASF)
Patents > SPC for plant protection products

Judgement of 14 Dec 2000, C-300/98 (Dior)
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 7 Nov 2000, C-312/98 (Schutzverband)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 22 Jun 2000, C-425/98 (Marca)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 11 May 2000, C-38/98 (Renault)
IP and other instruments > Jurisdiction and enforcement of judgments / Applicable law

Judgement of 6 Apr 2000, C-383/98 (Polo/Lauren)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 3 Feb 2000, C-293/98 (Egeda)
Copyright > Cable and satellite Directive

Judgement of 14 Oct 1999, C-223/98 (Adidas)
IP and other instruments > Customs enforcement Regulation

Judgement of 12 Oct 1999, C-379/97 (Paranova)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 21 Sep 1999, C-44/98 (BASF)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 16 Sep 1999, C-392/97 (Farmitalia)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 14 Sep 1999, C-375/97 (GM (Chevy))
Trade marks > Enhanced protection

Judgement of 1 Jul 1999, C-173/98 (Sebago)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 29 Jun 1999, C-60/98 (Butterfly Music)
Copyright > Term of protection Directive

Judgement of 22 Jun 1999, C-342/97 (Lloyd)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 11 May 1999, C-255/97 (Pfeiffer)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 4 May 1999, C-108/97 (Chiemsee)
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Descriptive
Trade marks > Absolute grounds for refusal or invalidity > Acquired distinctiveness

Judgement of 4 Mar 1999, C-87/97 (Gorgonzola)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 23 Feb 1999, C-63/97 (BMW / Deenik)
Trade marks > Double identity
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 29 Sep 1998, C-39/97 (Canon / MGM)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 22 Sep 1998, C-61/97 (Laserdisken)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 5. Unwaivable right to equitable remuneration

Judgement of 16 Jul 1998, C-355/96 (Silhouette)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 16 Jul 1998, C-136/96 (The Scotch Whisky Association)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (spirit drinks)

Judgement of 16 Jun 1998, C-53/96 (Hermès )
IP and other instruments > TRIPS

Judgement of 9 Jun 1998, C-129/97 (Fromagerie Chiciak)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 28 Apr 1998, C-200/96 (Metronome)
Copyright > Rental Directive > Art. 1. Object of harmonisation

Judgement of 11 Nov 1997, C-349/95 (Loendersloot)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 11 Nov 1997, C-251/95 (Sabel)
Trade marks > Likelihood of confusion

Judgement of 4 Nov 1997, C-337/95 (Dior / Evora)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 9 Jul 1997, C-316/95 (Generics)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 12 Jun 1997, C-110/95 (Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 7 May 1997, C-321/94 (Jacques Pistre)
Geographical indications and designations of origin > Regulation No 2081/92

Judgement of 20 Mar 1997, C-352/95 (Phytheron)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 23 Jan 1997, C-181/95 (Biogen)
Patents > SPC for medicinal products

Judgement of 5 Dec 1996, C-267/95 (Merck & Co)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 26 Nov 1996, C-313/94 (Fratelli Graffione)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 11 Jul 1996, C-232/94 (MPA Pharma)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 11 Jul 1996, C-71/94 (Eurim-Pharm Arzneimittel)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 11 Jul 1996, C-427/93 (BMS / Paranova)
Trade marks > Exhaustion of the rights conferred by a trade mark

Judgement of 22 Jun 1994, C-9/93 (Ideal Standard)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 30 Nov 1993, C-317/91 (Deutsche Renault)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 20 Oct 1993, C-92/92 (Phil Collins)
Copyright > No discrimination

Judgement of 10 Nov 1992, C-3/91 (Exportur)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 27 Oct 1992, C-191/90 (Generics (UK) Ltd )
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 9 Jun 1992, C-47/90 (Delhaize)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 13 Dec 1990, C-238/89 (Pall Corp.)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 12 Dec 1990, C-270/86 (Cholay)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 17 Oct 1990, C-10/89 (CNL-SUCAL)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 13 Jul 1989, C-110/88 (Lucazeau)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 13 Jul 1989, C-395/87 (Tournier)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 18 May 1989, C-266/87 (RPSGB)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 12 May 1989, C-320/87 (Ottung)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 24 Jan 1989, C-341/87 (EMI Electrola)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 5 Oct 1988, C-238/87 (Volvo)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 5 Oct 1988, C-53/87 (Maxicar)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 27 Sep 1988, C-65/86 (Bayer / Suellhoefer)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 30 Jun 1988, C-35/87 (Thetford Corporation)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 17 May 1988, C-158/86 (Warner Brothers)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 19 Apr 1988, C-27/87 (Erauw-Jacquery)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 3 Mar 1988, C-434/85 (Allen and Hanburys)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 9 Apr 1987, C-402/85 (Basset)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 11 Jul 1985, C-60/84 (Cinéthèque )
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 9 Jul 1985, C-19/84 (Pharmon)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 6 Nov 1984, C-177/83 (Kohl)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 13 Mar 1984, C-16/83 (Prantl)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 6 Oct 1982, C-262/81 (Coditel)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 14 Sep 1982, C-144/81 (Keurkoop)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 2 Mar 1982, C-6/81 (Industrie Diensten Groep)

Judgement of 9 Feb 1982, C-270/80 (Polydor)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 3 Dec 1981, C-1/81 (Pfizer / Eurim)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 14 Jul 1981, C-187/80 (Merck / Stephar)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 22 Jan 1981, C-58/80 (Dansk Supermarked)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 20 Jan 1981, C-55/80 (Musik-Vertrieb)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 18 Mar 1980, C-62/79 (Coditel)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 25 Oct 1979, C-22/79 (Greenwich Film Production)
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 10 Oct 1978, C-3/78 (Centrafarm / AHPC)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 23 May 1978, C-102/77 (Hoffmann-La Roche)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 22 Jun 1976, C-119/75 (Terrapin)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 15 Jun 1976, C-96/75 (EMI / CBS)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 15 Jun 1976, C-86/75 (EMI / CBS)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 15 Jun 1976, C-51/75 (EMI Records)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 31 Oct 1974, C-16/74 (Centrafarm / Winthrop)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

Judgement of 31 Oct 1974, C-15/74 (Centrafarm)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods
IP and other instruments > Competition law

Judgement of 3 Jul 1974, C-192/73 (Van Zuylen)
IP and other instruments > Free movement of goods

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