Mercedes vs. Sany: Why Trademark Protection Requires More Than Registration

In order to protect its brand, Mercedes often engages in intellectual property disputes.

One example is the dispute between Mercedes-Benz and Sany- a Chinese manufacturer of construction machinery. This case concerned the infringement of the Mercedes trademark, but the Court ruled that the three-pointed star trademark is not infringed by a similar three-pointed star trademark owned by Sany, further stating that there is no ‘link’ made by the average consumer between the two logos which would lead to a ‘clear exploitation on the coat-tails of the mark with a reputation’.

Lacoste Wins 23-Year Logo Battle: Why Trademark Protection Matters

After 23 years of litigation, the Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Lacoste in its battle with Crocodile International, prohibiting its competitor from manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, advertising or using the disputed trademark in any manner that constitutes infringement of Lacoste’s trademark rights.

Trademark Tips For Small Enterprenuers

You already know what challenges small entrepreneurs face in the world of trademarks.

🤔So what can they do to defend their brand if someone else has registered it as a trade mark and the small entrepreneur has merely used it previously without registering it?