Societe Des Produits Nestle -v- Cadbury UK Ltd; ECJ 16 Sep 2015
References: ECLI:EU:C:2015:604, C-215/14, [2015] EUECJ C-215/14
Links: Bailii
Coram: A. Tizzano, President of the Chamber, S. Rodin, E. Levits, M. Berger and F. Biltgen (Rapporteur), Judges,
(Judgment) Reference for a preliminary ruling - Trade marks - Directive 2008/95/EC - Article 3(3) - Concept of 'distinctive character acquired through use' - Three-dimensional mark - Kit Kat four finger chocolate-coated wafer - Article 3(1)(e) - Sign which consists of both the shape which results from the nature of the goods themselves and the shape which is necessary to obtain a technical result - Manufacturing process included in the technical result
Statutes: Directive 2008/95/EC 3(3)
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