13/02/2007 (Agence Europe) - The Court of Justice of the European Communities has ruled that the “collection chambers” of Dyson vacuum cleaners in the United Kingdom do not constitute a trade mark. In its ruling of 25 January (C-321/03), the Court clearly explains that these transparent chambers, which are part of the external surface of the appliance, may indeed be characteristic of the Dyson brand but cannot constitute a trade mark under Directive 89/104/EEC. The Court explains the...