The European Court ruled in joined Cases T-292/14 and T-293/14. They concern attempt of Cyprus to register two European trademarks ‘Halloumi’ and ‘Xaλλoymi’ for Class 29 – dairy products.
According to OHIM both marks are descriptive, they identify certain characteristics of the products as ‘Halloumi’ is typical cheese produced by generations in Cyprus.
The European Court upheld this decision.
At the moment Cyprus try to register an European geographical indication ‘Halloumi’ too.
More information can be found here.
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