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Firm's action against Google must proceed before German courts first, judge rules
Summary
A High Court judge in Ireland has put on hold a German software company's action against Google over alleged trademark infringement until parallel proceedings before German courts are decided. TeamDrive Systems GMBH, which makes secure cloud‑based file‑sharing software, sought an injunction to stop Google Ireland Ltd and Google Commerce Ltd from using the term 'Team Drives', claiming it infringes its European‑registered trademark obtained in 2006. Google denies the infringement and argues the claim is misconceived, also opposing the injunction on grounds that it would damage its business. After four days of evidence, Mr Justice Tony O'Connor ruled that the German proceedings, where TeamDrive also seeks similar relief, must be determined first. The judge noted the order was unusual but would save time and expense, and adjourned the case to next week for mention only.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Firm's action against Google must proceed before German courts first, judge rules. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- 2017-05-05 Publication
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Google Drive
- Team Drive
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