‘Merck’ domain use violates 1970 agreement, English court rules

15-01-2016

‘Merck’ domain use violates 1970 agreement, English court rules

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The English High Court has ruled that the US branch of pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme’s (MSD) use of the ‘Merck’ trademark violated a previous agreement with its German rival.


Merck KGaA; Merck Dohme & Sharp; English High Court; Mr Justice Norris; trademark; domain names

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