Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0200/23

Decision date

27 February 2023

Appointed Person

Mr Geoffrey Pritchard KC

Mark

SUN STATE HEMP (word mark)

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of fiduciary duty
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Application by local agent / UK distributor problems
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

Full decision O/0200/23 257Kb