IPPT20091120
SLAVISH IMITATION
Dutch Supreme Court
Standardization and slavish imitation
• Under circumstances a need for standardization among the buyers of the products can, however, lead to justification for the imitation of a product that causes confusion
• Other considerations for purchase do not affect the justification of the imitation, both in view of the compatibility and the exchangeability
No unnecessary confusion
• Color and location of the name apparently suffi-ciently different to prevent a risk of unnecessary confusion
IPPT20091120, NLSC, Lego v Mega Brands