This post discusses the scope of protection of black and white trade mark registrations in infringement proceedings.   The OHIM (Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market) made the announcement, on 15 April, 2014, about a new common practice for trademarks registered in black and white. The OHIM and the participating national offices have now issued a Common Communication, together with details of the implementation process.   As per the new Common Practice, a black & white (or grayscale) mark will only be considered…