real,- SB Warehouse v German Football Association: Brand controversy over the heraldic imitation of the Federal Eagle

Datum: 
24.07.2014

Because of the many press inquiries, we confirm that we represent real, -SB Warehouse GmbH in the dispute with the German Football Association (DFB). It is true that we have filed cancellation claims against the CTM and the German national trade mark of the DFB showing an eagle. Since we are not allowed to submit a statement on the matter, we kindly ask you to call for information the head of the real, - Corporate Communications, Mr. Markus Jablonski.

However, as to the current situation we refer to the following report of the Huffington Post, which correctly states part of our legal arguments:

http://www.huffingtonpost.de/2014/07/23/adler-logo-dfb-trikot_n_5614178.html?utm_hp_ref=germany