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CJEU Rules Rubik’s Cube Shape Cannot Be Registered as a Trademark
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the three-dimensional shape of the Rubik’s Cube does not qualify for trademark registration. The decision highlights the stringent criteria for shape trademarks under EU law, particularly the necessity for distinctiveness and non-functionality.
Thursday, November 10, 2016