Overview
- The court upheld Bimbo Donuts Iberia's appeal and ended a dispute that began in 2017 over unauthorized commercial use of the sign "Donut."
- Judges ordered the opposing party to permanently stop using "Donut" for bakery products, securing exclusive market use for Bimbo in Spain.
- The decision states that inclusion of the adapted form "dónut" in the RAE dictionary or common colloquial use does not limit a trademark owner's exclusive rights in commerce.
- The legal effect of the judgment is territorial and applies only within Spain.
- Bimbo described the outcome as a "historic legal victory," saying the court recognized the brand's renown and afforded maximum protection.