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THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW

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THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW

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In determining the likelihood of confusion, the principle of interdependence represents the methodological framework of holistic assessment in trademark law. This principle requires that the visual, aural, and conceptual similarities between the signs, together with the similarity of the goods and services, be evaluated not in isolation but through their mutual interaction. Within this framework, a low degree of similarity between goods or services may be offset by a high degree of similarity between the signs, and conversely, a high degree of similarity between goods may balance a lower similarity between the signs. In this sense, interdependence performs both an offset and a balancing function. The offset function compensates for weaknesses among the relevant factors, whereas the balancing function prevents any single element of similarity from being given excessive weight. Distinctive strength does not serve as a determinative factor in this assessment but rather as a regulatory one that amplifies or diminishes the influence of the relevant elements. Strong marks tend to broaden the scope of protection, while weak marks are subject to a stricter threshold of examination. In this way, the principle of interdependence prevents an excessively broad or unduly narrow interpretation of the likelihood of confusion, ensuring methodological stability that aligns with the realistic perception of the average consumer.

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Hukuk (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

22 Ocak 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Kasım 2025

Kabul Tarihi

13 Ocak 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Sayı: 31

Kaynak Göster

APA
Cangül, M. (2026). THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW. Law and Justice Review, 31, 103-135. https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM
AMA
1.Cangül M. THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW. L&JR. 2026;(31):103-135. https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM
Chicago
Cangül, Murat. 2026. “THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW”. Law and Justice Review, sy 31: 103-35. https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM.
EndNote
Cangül M (01 Ocak 2026) THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW. Law and Justice Review 31 103–135.
IEEE
[1]M. Cangül, “THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW”, L&JR, sy 31, ss. 103–135, Oca. 2026, [çevrimiçi]. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM
ISNAD
Cangül, Murat. “THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW”. Law and Justice Review. 31 (01 Ocak 2026): 103-135. https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM.
JAMA
1.Cangül M. THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW. L&JR. 2026;:103–135.
MLA
Cangül, Murat. “THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW”. Law and Justice Review, sy 31, Ocak 2026, ss. 103-35, https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM.
Vancouver
1.Murat Cangül. THE PRINCIPLE OF INTERDEPENDENCE IN THE GLOBAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION IN TRADEMARK LAW. L&JR [Internet]. 01 Ocak 2026;(31):103-35. Erişim adresi: https://izlik.org/JA62WR64CM