Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0601/25

Decision date

1 July 2025

Hearing Officer

Mr Arran Cooper

Mark

Apacare & Apa Care

Classes

03, 05, 10, 21

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

Full decision O/0601/25 600Kb