Asterix Publisher Revives Challenge To 'Obelix' TM On Appeal

By Max Austin ( May 13, 2026, 6:05 PM BST) -- A European court ruled Wednesday that the publisher behind the Asterix comic franchise can continue challenging a Polish arm maker's "Obelix" trademark, finding officials failed to consider that consumers would recognize the character outside of the series....

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