@misc{_2021, copyright={Copyright by Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego Sp. z o.o., Wrocław 2021}, copyright={Copyright by CNS}, address={Wrocław}, howpublished={online}, year={2021}, language={pol}, abstract={Surname is a fairly common mark registered as a trademark — and since it is (by default) shared by a number of individuals, it is also a part of public domain. Surname trademarks are a vivid example of a legal dilemma of how to properly balance two conflicting values — public interest and private right. The EU trademark law did provide some means to protect public domain; however, the question arises whether it is enough to provide protection within such a specific area as surname trademarks.}, type={text}, keywords={trademarks, public domain, EU trademark law, generic trademarks, surname trademarks}, }