The Russian non-use cancellation system can be vexing for global trademark owners.One of the challenges for international rights holders is that non-use cancellation proceedings in Russia are heard inter partes by the country’s IP Court. This means that an action in such cases is typically more complex, costly and time consuming than in other jurisdictions.Another challenge is that Russian legislation requires a claimant to use a non-use cancellation action to prove legitimate interest and the evidentiary bar is high.
In 2019, Carey applied to trademark the name and word mark “Black Irish” for use on alcoholic beverages, spirits, and liqueurs. Fast forward to this month, when Carey announced the arrival of Black Irish, her line of premium Irish cream liqueurs. “Two years in the making,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. “Truly a cause for celebration!!!”
But let’s stop examining this EV future for a moment and bring things back to the present or near future. For what reason? Because it appears BMW’s acclaimed M division has a couple of interesting and top-secret projects in the works. CarBuzz has uncovered a pair of trademark applications with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines for the names M7 and M9.
Serial number of the application: 42021519336
Date of filing of the application: 2021-08-16
Reproduction of the mark where the mark is represented in standard characters: M9
Name and address of the applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
International Classification: 12 Motor cars and parts and accessories thereof included in class 12
Serial number of the application: 42021519334
Date of filing of the application: 2021-08-16
Reproduction of the mark where the mark is represented in standard characters: M7
Name and address of the applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
International Classification: 12 Motor cars and parts and accessories thereof included in class 12
Serial number of the application: 42021519328
Date of filing of the application: 2021-08-16
Reproduction of the mark where the mark is represented in standard characters: X8
Name and address of the applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
International Classification: 12 Motor cars and parts and accessories thereof included in class 12
