Banksy’s “Flower Thrower” Trademark: A Critical Appraisal of the Recent Decision of EUIPO Cancellation Division
By EsqSocial Corporation 28/01/21
The Cancellation Division of EUIPO has recently issued a resounding decision declaring the invalidity of the figurative trademark representing the “Flower thrower”, one of the most iconic Banksy’s mural paintings. The motivations on which the decision is based are questionable since it seems to be willing to take a punitive stance against the British street artist due to his commonly known distaste for intellectual property rights....
By: International Lawyers Network