Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0011/26

Decision date

8 January 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms Leisa Davies

Mark

RIPPLE, Ripple (Figurative), ripple Dairy-Free. As It Should Be. (Figurative)

Classes

29, 30, 32

Grounds

• 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 - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Other Issues - Estoppel
• Other Issues - Construction of agreements / contracts
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark
• 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 - Consolidation

Full decision O/0011/26 595Kb