Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0116/26

Decision date

12 February 2026

Appointed Person

Mr Simon Clark

Mark

RITUAL (word mark), Ritual (figurative mark)

Grounds

• 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
• 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

Full decision O/0116/26 287Kb