Subsequently, one may also ask, did Mcdonalds lose rights to Big Macs?
(Reuters) - McDonald's Corp has lost its rights to the trademark “Big Mac” in a European Union case ruling in favor of Ireland-based fast-food chain Supermac's, according to a decision by European regulators. McDonald's was not immediately available to comment on the decision, which the company can still appeal.
One may also ask, did Mcdonalds lose EU trademark? McDonald's has lost its trademark for its Big Mac burger in the European Union. According to multiple reports in the British press, the EU Intellectual Property Office ruled Tuesday that the fast food giant was not using the trademark in accordance with EU law. The ruling takes effect immediately.
In this regard, why did McDonald's Loses Big Mac trademark?
McDonald's lost the Big Mac trademark after a legal battle with Supermac's, an Irish fast-food chain. (The name comes from owner Pat McDonagh's nickname in his heyday as a college Gaelic football player.) It prevents bigger companies from hoarding trademarks with no intention of using them.”
What is McDonald's trademark?
The latest EUIPO ruling revokes McDonald's automatic trademark rights to the use of the term "Mc" on a long list of food products, drinks and restaurant services within the EU.
