Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0176/26
- Decision date
- 27 February 2026
- Hearing Officer
- Ms Leisa Davies
- Mark
- UNDERGROUND (Figurative) & Underground Rum
- Classes
- 33
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
- Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
- 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 - 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 - Conceptual distinctions
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Well known mark claims
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
- Procedural Issues - Consolidation
Full decision O/0176/26 
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