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combit versus commit

Will conceptual differences between conflicting signs neutralize acoustic similarities and what does it mean for the injunctive relief if the understanding of the relevant consumers differs throughout the European Union? These questions are touched in the dispute between "combit" and "commit". The recent decision by the German Supreme Court is commented by our partner Johannes Strobl in this contribution for "Öbl", edition 3/2019.