EUIPO’s Board of Appeal Grants Salvation to MONASTERY

Some trade marks pass smoothly through examination without many trials and tribulations. Others find themselves on the thorny path of overcoming objections. Such was the case for Ellen and Reiko Inc.’s cosmetic brand MONASTERY when it came before the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO or the Office). BackgroundFrom Kryštof Harant's travelogue (1608)In January 2024, Ellen and