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Appointed Person / Hearing Officer: Mr N Abraham Ms L Adams Dr Stylianos Alexandridis Mr J Allen Professor Ruth Annand Mr D Anthony Mr Richard Arnold QC Mrs G Ashworth Mr G Attfield Mr K Bader Ms M Bell Mrs C Bennett Ms C Boucher Mr C Bowen Mr M Boyle Ms Rosie Le Breton Ms Rosie Le Breton Mr M Bryant Mr Joseph Byrne Ms Anna Carboni Charlotte Champion Mrs A Cheeseman Simon Clark Mr M G Clarke QC Mr D Collins Mr R Colombo Mrs Sam Congreve Mr Arran Cooper Mrs A Corbett Dr L Cullen Mrs A Davies Mr Matthew Davies Ms Helen Davies Mrs Helen Davies Ms A Davies Ms Leisa Davies Miss V Douglas Mr Jonathan Edwards Mr R Evans Mr P Evans Mr D Evans Ms L Fayter Mr A Feldon Mrs D Ferrari Mrs E Fisher Mr M Foley Miss J Folwell Mr R Fowler Ms Sarah Grant Miss A Hall Ms J Hallas Mr C Hamilton Mr J Hamilton-Jones Ms R Harfield Mr N Harkness Mr Phillip Harris Ms H Harrison Jonathan Hayward Mrs B Hedley Mr G Hicks Mrs Suzanne Hitchings Mr James Hopkins Mr M Howe Ms C Ireland Ms C Ireland Mr A James Nicola Janoo Mr Martyn Jefferiss Mr M Jefferiss Mr Denzil Johnson Mr Phillip Johnson Ms Lucie Jones Mr R A Jones Mr Geoffrey Hobbs KC Mr Iain Purvis KC Mr Thomas Mitcheson KC Mr Daniel Alexander KC Miss E. Himsworth KC Mr M King Mr David Kitchin QC Miss A Klass Mr M Knight Mr D Landau Mr P Lawrence Mr M Layton Mr A Lingard Mrs S Long Mr J MacGillivray Mrs Janeve Manca Miss J McNeill Mr James Mellor QC Ms A Michaels Mr G Miller Mr D Morgan Mrs N Morgan Mr O Morris Ms Rhea Morris Mr Jonathan Moss Ms L Nicholas Melanie Oliver Mr J Parker Mr I Peggie Mrs T Perks Mrs J Pike Mr A Pike Mrs A Pritchard Mr Geoffrey Pritchard Mr S J Probert Mr. Iain Purvis Ms J Ralph Mr C Redmore Mr A Rees Ms Bridget Rees Mr M Rees Mrs E Rees Mr M Reynolds Joanne Roberts Mr G Rose'Meyer Mr Oliver Rose'Meyer Mr Andrea Rossi Mr S P Rowan Mr G Salthouse Mr R Sanders Mr L Scott Lee Scott Ms Amy Simms Ms A Skilton Mrs Linda Smith Mr E S Smith Mrs J Smith Ms Deborah Steele Mrs L Stephens Mrs K Stephens Mr M Studley Ms Rebecca Thomas Mrs Karol Thomas Mr S Thorley QC Dr W J Trott Mr M Tuck Ms E Venables Mr A Wall Ms S Wallace Sarah Wallace Ms Bethany Wheeler-Fowler Mrs L White Dr. Brian Whitehead Mr John Williams Ms Catrin Williams Mr M Williams Ms S Wilson xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Section 3(1) Graphical Representation Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness Section 3(2) Shapes Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks Section 3(4) and Section 3(5) Other Issues Section 3(6) Bad Faith Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases Section 5(4) Earlier Rights Other Issues Revocation / Proof of Use Procedural Issues
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Section 3(1) Graphical Representation # Is it a sign? Section 3(1) Graphical Representation # Is it graphically represented? Section 3(1) Graphical Representation # Is it capable of distinguishing? Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - slogans Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - shapes / packaging Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - other unusual mark type Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - colours / colour combinations Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - letters / numerals Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - word marks Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Devoid of character - other Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Descriptiveness - geographical signs Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Descriptiveness - famous names / images Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Descriptiveness - forseeability Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Customary in the language etc. - trade name for goods or services Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness Section 3(2) Shapes # Shape resulting from the nature of the goods Section 3(2) Shapes # Shape necessary to obtain a technical result Section 3(2) Shapes # Shape giving substantial value to the goods Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks # Contrary to public policy / accepted principles of morality Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks # Deceptive as to nature, quality etc. Section 3(4) and Section 3(5) Other Issues # 'Other' law issues Section 3(4) and Section 3(5) Other Issues # Protected emblems etc. Section 3(6) Bad Faith # No intention to use Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Breach of agreement between the parties Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Breach of fiduciary duty Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Application by local agent / UK distributor problems Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Breakdown of former business relationship Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Partnership issues Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Music groups Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Identical marks Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Distinctive and dominant components Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Composite word marks Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Composite word and device marks Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Importance of first element Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Conceptual distinctions Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Imperfect recollection Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Family of marks Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Well known mark claims Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services # Goods v retail services Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services # Section 1(1) and Rule 8(2) Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer # Identification of Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer # Different consumer groups Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer # Importance of end user / consumer Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer # Consumer attention levels Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer # Purchasing process Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark # Any unusual issues Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion # Effect of concurrent use Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion # Decisions in other jurisdictions Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion # State of the register Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion # Marketing concepts / considerations Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Reputation Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Link Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Unfair advantage of repute Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Detriment to distinctive character Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Detriment to repute Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Without due cause Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings) Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Relevant date Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Standard of proof (evidential issues) Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Trivial v minimal goodwill Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2) Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Copyright Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Design Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Other Other Issues # Colour issues Other Issues # Priority dates Other Issues # Treatment of foreign language words Other Issues # Survey evidence Other Issues # Expert evidence Other Issues # Internet usage issues Other Issues # Acquiescence Other Issues # Declaimers Other Issues # Estoppel Other Issues # Construction of agreements / contracts Other Issues # Domain name / company name Other Issues # Partnership law Other Issues # Company names Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - calculation of dates Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - genuine use Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - use solely to preserve the registration (sham use) Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - use as a trade mark Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - internal use Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - sales to trade intermediaries Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - use on related goods / services (the Ansul spares and servicing issue and ingredients) Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - use for export / goods in transit Revocation / Proof of Use # Dates - use outside the relevant periods Revocation / Proof of Use # Variant forms of marks - use with another mark Revocation / Proof of Use # Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted Revocation / Proof of Use # Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences Revocation / Proof of Use # Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by licensee Revocation / Proof of Use # Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by others Revocation / Proof of Use # Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by another company in a group Revocation / Proof of Use # Proper reasons for non-use - circumstances internal to the RP Revocation / Proof of Use # Proper reasons for non-use - circumstances external to the RP Revocation / Proof of Use # Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services Revocation / Proof of Use # Partial revocation - simple deletions Revocation / Proof of Use # Partial revocation - redrafting specifications Procedural Issues # Surrender – date and effect of Procedural Issues # Calculation of time periods Procedural Issues # Interpretation of ‘sent’, non-receipt of official letters Procedural Issues # Cross-examination Procedural Issues # Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for Procedural Issues # Confidentiality Procedural Issues # Consolidation Procedural Issues # Translations Procedural Issues # Further evidence Procedural Issues # Evidence in reply Procedural Issues # Late filed defence Procedural Issues # Incomplete filing of defence Procedural Issues # Fees with forms Procedural Issues # EOTs Procedural Issues # EOTs to file an appeal Procedural Issues # Stays / Suspensions & Cross-proceedings Procedural Issues # Decisions in other jurisdictions Procedural Issues # Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel Procedural Issues # Disclosure Procedural Issues # Intervention Procedural Issues # ‘Wrong’ party’s name on statutory form Procedural Issues # Substitution Procedural Issues # Address for service issues Procedural Issues # Assignment problems – ownership / authority to act, late defence Procedural Issues # Privilege Procedural Issues # Inherent jurisdiction Section 3(1) Graphical Representation # Not Applicable Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness # Not Applicable Section 3(2) Shapes # Not Applicable Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks # Not Applicable Section 3(4) and Section 3(5) Other Issues # Not Applicable Section 3(6) Bad Faith # Not Applicable Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks # Not Applicable Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services # Not Applicable Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer # Not Applicable Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark # Not Applicable Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion # Not Applicable Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases # Not Applicable Section 5(4) Earlier Rights # Not Applicable Other Issues # Not Applicable Revocation / Proof of Use # Not Applicable Procedural Issues # Not Applicable
has delivered judgement in a number of cases relating
to trade marks.
Although these cases did not involve United Kingdom marks, the decisions of the ECJ do have implications
for our examination practices.
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