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1 Use of the mark in forms different from the registered DOMINIKA WALICKA 24 APRIL 2013

2 (…) The following shall also constitute use within the meaning of the first subparagraph: (a) use of the trade mark in a form differing in elements which do not alter the distinctive character of the mark in the form in which it was registered; Art. 15 (1) (a) CTMR, Art. 10 (1) (a) TMD 1

3 s Variation of a trade mark – economic need / legal implications 2 Adaptation to the marketing and promotion requirements Alternation of the distinctive character

4 Trade mark variations acceptable? 3 Distinctive character of the mark Effect of alternation Practices in the respective banch of business Perception of the public

5 Additions 4 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements Prepositions, Type/form of the enterprice ® signs

6 Additions 4 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements Prepositions, Type/form of the enterprice ® signs

7 Additions 4 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements Prepositions, Type/form of the enterprice ® signs

8 Additions 4 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements Prepositions, Type/form of the enterprice ® signs

9 Omissions 7 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements

10 Omissions 7 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements

11 Omissions 7 Position Meaning (descriptive, generic) Separate decorative elements

12 Other alternations SLIDE NAME Different typeface Change of colours Word / figurative marks 3D marks

13 Other alternations SLIDE NAME Different typeface Change of colours Word / figurative marks 3D marks

14 Other alternations SLIDE NAME Different typeface Change of colours Word / figurative marks 3D marks

15 Other alternations SLIDE NAME Different typeface Change of colours Word / figurative marks 3D marks

16 Use with another sign SLIDE NAME Separatelly visible ? Made separatelly recognisable Other sign as a decoration / product or packaging Position of the product / carrier Perceived as a whole

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