Trade mark decision

BL Number: O/0121/26
Decision date: 16 February 2026
Appointed Person: Prof Phillip Johnson
Mark: Glens of Antrim DISTILLERY SPIRITS, MYTHS & LEGENDS (figurative mark; GLENS OF ANTRIM (word 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 - Composite word and device marks
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 - Conceptual distinctions
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/0121/26 272Kb