The impact of registration of a single color as a trademark on unfair competition: a comparative study

Author

Ahmad, Awara A.

Source

Journal of University of Human Development

Issue

Vol. 6, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2020), pp.27-34, 8 p.

Publisher

University of Human Development

Publication Date

2020-03-31

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

8

Main Subjects

Law

Topics

Abstract EN

The application for registration of non-traditional signs as trademarks has been increasing over the last two decades.

“Single Color” is one of those non-traditional signs which has been applied for, especially in the U.K and U.S.A.

Similarly, the Iraqi Trademark Law has allowed registration of colors as a trademark.

However, the case law argues whether a single color may satisfy the requirements for registration of a trademark.

On the other hand, the risks of color exhaustion and the anticompetitive effects of color monopolies are the main concerns on allowing the registration of single color trademarks.

Therefore, protection of such trademarks from unfair competition might be difficult.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Ahmad, Awara A.. 2020. The impact of registration of a single color as a trademark on unfair competition: a comparative study. Journal of University of Human Development،Vol. 6, no. 1, pp.27-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1446155

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Ahmad, Awara A.. The impact of registration of a single color as a trademark on unfair competition: a comparative study. Journal of University of Human Development Vol. 6, no. 1 (Mar. 2020), pp.27-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1446155

American Medical Association (AMA)

Ahmad, Awara A.. The impact of registration of a single color as a trademark on unfair competition: a comparative study. Journal of University of Human Development. 2020. Vol. 6, no. 1, pp.27-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1446155

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references : p. 33-34

Record ID

BIM-1446155