Cabinet Chaillot - Jurinea Action for Invalidity of the mark Jurinea Form 331 Parties to the case CRUNCH (International verbal mark) versus CRUNCH (Complex mark) 02-20-98, TGI de Paris (First Instance) Domain --- Issue of law Result Famous marks / well-known marks Yes --- Diminution of the distinguishing power of the well-known mark (Intellectual Property Code art: L.713-5) Yes Speciality of goods and/or services --- Similarity of goods or services ------ Chocolate - and - Clothing No Civil liability Yes --- Diversion of the reputation of another Yes --- Vulgarization of the mark Yes Enacting terms: Invalidation of the mark Yes Damages 7,622 Euros Interdiction (by established infraction) 152 Euros Order on the ground of Art 700 NCPC 1,829 Euros Publication(s): PIBD 1998, Ref.: 654, III, 280

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