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EU Clarifies Bad Faith Trademark Filings with CP13 Common Practice

EU Clarifies Bad Faith Trademark Filings with CP13 Common Practice

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has published the CP13 Common Practice, a comprehensive guideline designed to harmonize the evaluation of bad faith in trademark applications throughout the EU. Released on March 22, 2024, CP13 clarifies key concepts, sets out assessment criteria, and identifies…

IIPLA News DeskThursday, April 30, 2026