Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0332/26

Decision date

21 April 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms J Ralph

Mark

E EXCELLENCE (Figurative), E EXCELLENCE BLACK EDITION (Figurative), E (Figurative), EXCELLENCE, EXCELLENCE BLACK EDITION

Classes

09, 16, 28, 35, 41, 42

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of fiduciary duty
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Copyright
• Procedural Issues - Interpretation of ‘sent’, non-receipt of official letters
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
• Procedural Issues - Consolidation

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