Mock snub to Germany's Goethe should be allowed as trademark says court advisor


  • World
  • Wednesday, 03 Jul 2019

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - An advisor to Europe's top court has said the German phrase "Fack Ju Goehte", the title of a comedy film which references Germany's most celebrated writer, should be allowed to be trademarked - following a long-running legal row.

The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) rejected an attempt by the company which co-produced the 2013 film, Constantin Film, to trademark the title and use it for goods and services saying it was vulgar.

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