Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0223/26

Decision date

17 March 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms L Fayter

Mark

The Secret Garden & THE SECRET GARDEN (Series of Two)

Classes

35, 37, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• 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 disadvantage of distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use

Full decision O/0223/26 955Kb