Windsurfing Chiemsee Produktions- und Vertriebs GmbH v Boots-und Segelzubehör Walter Huber (Joined Cases C-108 and 109/97)

Subject Matter

TRADE MARK — Registration — Geographical names — Non-registrability of signs designating geographical origin of goods — Registrability by reason of acquisition of distinctive character following use made of mark — Council Directive (89/104/EEC), arts 3(1)(c), 3(3)

[2000] Ch 523; [2000] 2 WLR 205