Europe's Top Court Annuls EU Patent Body's Decision on Obelix Name for Weapons
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A Polish weapons manufacturer wanted to advertise with the name Obelix. But the publisher of the popular Asterix comics did not like it. Now the court of the European Union decided in the dispute. By C. Kehlbach.
The use of the name 'Obélix' for the weapons brand was denied to an entrepreneur by the General Court of the European Union, after the editor of 'Asterix and Obelix' considered that this could damage his image.
Europe's top court annuls EU patent body's decision on Obelix name for weapons
Europe's top court on Wednesday overturned the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) refusal to prevent a Polish company from using the name Obelix in Europe as a trademark for weapons.
The comic character Obelix is almost invincible after she fell into the magic potion as a child. The name is program, thought in 2022 a Polish gunsmith and wanted her to be protected for her products. The publisher complains against it - and now gets right for the time being.
An armaments company wants to advertise with "Obelix" - but the French Asterix publishing house defends itself. The EU court now remixes the cards.
Between comics and guns: A gun company wants to use "Obelix" as a brand for its products. The publisher behind the well-known cult comic is against it. A legal expert explains the case.
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