LEXPATENT has removed obstacles to trademark registration of HENDERSON

HENDERSON is the largest federal retailer of men’s fashion in Russia, offering elegant and stylish collections for work and leisure in the premium and affordable luxury segments for over 30 years. More than 15,000,000 customers visit its showrooms and online store henderson.ru every year. The brand offers business suits, shirts, ties, and knitwear primarily for men. However, the company has recently turned its attention to women as well, introducing a made-to-measure shirt tailoring service – Su Misura Donna. After successfully going public in November 2023, HENDERSON became the first representative of the Russian fashion retail sector on the Moscow Exchange.

In January 2023, our client – LLC TAMI I KO (Russia), which has long owned the rights to the HENDERSON brand in Russia – filed applications for trademark registration in the Republic of Belarus. However, the National Center of Intellectual Property refused registration due to the existence of a confusingly similar trademark registered for similar goods in the name of a Polish company.

To resolve this issue, a decision was made to file a claim with the Judicial Board on Intellectual Property Cases of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Belarus for early termination of legal protection of the Polish mark due to non-use.

The case was not an easy one, but thanks to a thorough analysis of the situation and preparation and submission of a significant volume of documents and materials to the court, the claim was satisfied.

As a result, HENDERSON trademarks obtained protection in Belarus, and the patent attorneys of our firm, who represented the interests of LLC TAMI I KO, gained satisfaction from the work accomplished – and pride in being part of what we hope will soon be the launch of a renowned brand in our country. As we’ve seen: men dressed in HENDERSON look fantastic!

For Reference: In cases concerning early termination of trademark protection due to non-use, the claimant must provide the court with evidence of non-use of the trademark during the declared three-year period, as well as proof of their interest in the outcome. If such evidence of interest is lacking or insufficient – even when non-use is proven – the claim will be denied.

If you are facing trademark registration refusals or other complex issues in the field of intellectual property, contact LEXPATENT LLC. We will help protect your interests.