Cabinet Chaillot - Jurinea
Action for Infringement

Jurinea Form 337
Parties to the case LE BOOK (Mark)
versus BOOKNET (Denomination)

02-18-98, TGI de Paris (First Instance)
Domain
--- Issue of law
Result
Validity of the mark Yes
--- Distinctivity of the mark
------ Directory
Yes
--- Necessary character
------ Directory - and - Electronic directory
No
--- Generic character
------ Directory - and - Electronic directory
No
--- Usual character
------ Directory - and - Electronic directory
No
Comparaison of the signs
--- Inoperative addition Yes
Infringement of the mark Yes
Civil liability Yes
--- Unfair competition Yes
Enacting terms: Damages 7,622 Euros
Order on the ground of Art 700 NCPC 2,286 Euros

Publication(s): PIBD 1998, Ref.: 656, III, 325

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