Tag: Glencairn glass

The Glencairn glass: a case of protecting the shape and the trademark
04/29/2025
The iconic Glencairn glass, the definitive whisky glass, will lose protection as a registered trademark this year. The EUIPO’s recent refusal to recognize its shape as a trademark underscores the difficulties involved in maintaining the legal exclusivity of products with timeless designs. The case reflects the limitations that currently exist in the protection of shapes […]