On June 12, 2007, the CJEC stated that overall similarity cannot be limited to taking into account only one element of a complex mark and comparing it to
another mark. The global impression can be dominated by a single element if all the other components of the marks are accessory.
The automatic prevalence of word components over the device of a complex mark seems to be abandoned. But cases where the device will be regarded as prevalent will certainly be limited to pure device trademark configuration.
another mark. The global impression can be dominated by a single element if all the other components of the marks are accessory.
The automatic prevalence of word components over the device of a complex mark seems to be abandoned. But cases where the device will be regarded as prevalent will certainly be limited to pure device trademark configuration.