Trademark - principle of exhaustion - European Community Trademark Directive - EFTA - TRIPS Agreement - GATT - WTO

Article Abstract:

The authors examine the European Court of Justice's decision in Sebago Inc v. GB-Unic S.A. and its impact of the concept of exhaustion of remedies in international trademark law.

Standards, Exhaustion of local remedies (International law), Trademark (International law)

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European Community - WTO agreements - effect of international agreements in European Community law - ability of individuals and member states of European Community to rely on WTO agreements

Article Abstract:

The authors discuss the European Court of Justice's decision in Portugal v. Council of the European Union, regarding the applicability of World Trade Organization agreements within European Community law.

Interpretation and construction, Influence, International trade, Treaties, European Community law, International trade regulation

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Intellectual property - TRIPS agreement - European Community - competence of European Court of Justice where both the European Community and a member state are party to an international agreement

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the European Court of Justice's decisions in Parfums Christian Dior S.A. v. Tuk Consultancy BV and Assco Geruste GmbH v. Wilhelm Layher Gmbh, in which the court clarified its jurisdiction to hear cases where the EU and its member states are parties to international agreements, such as the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.

International, Cases, Intellectual property, Powers and duties, European Court of Justice, Jurisdiction

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