Chapter II, Section 2, Article 9, Paragraph 2., Point (c) · Regulation (EU) 2017/1001

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1. The registration of an EU trade mark shall confer on the p…
2. Without prejudice to the rights of proprietors acquired be…
3. The following, in particular, may be prohibited under para…
4. Without prejudice to the rights of proprietors acquired be…

(c)the sign is identical with, or similar to, the EU trade mark irrespective of whether it is used in relation to goods or services which are identical with, similar to or not similar to those for which the EU trade mark is registered, where the latter has a reputation in the Union and where use of that sign without due cause takes unfair advantage of, or is detrimental to, the distinctive character or the repute of the EU trade mark.