Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0254/24

Decision date

25 March 2024

Appointed Person

Ms A Michaels

Mark

U.S. GRAND POLO EQUIPMENT & APPAREL (figurative)

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
• 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) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

Full decision O/0254/24 377Kb