Chanel's Gabrielle faces opposition in trademark battle over personal names
The article "SIDONIO v CHANEL LTD" discusses a legal case about trademark opposition involving the brand CHANEL and the name GABRIELLE. The main focus was on determining if there was a likelihood of confusion between the two. The key findings suggest that the assessment of distinctive components and conceptual similarity played a crucial role in the decision-making process. The case also highlighted the concept of "wrong way round" confusion and indirect confusion. Ultimately, the appeal to the Appointed Person was made to resolve the issue.