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A recent case concerned a form of trademark squatting that involves the squatter filing numerous identical or similar marks, preferably in classes of goods or services in which the targeted trademark is not registered. This behaviour forces the victim to file numerous oppositions or invalidation actions and therefore incur significant costs. The decision may become a precedent in the fight against trademark squatting and gives hope to victims thereof.