Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0364/24

Decision date

18 April 2024

Appointed Person

Dr. Brian Whitehead

Mark

ZIGONG LANTERN GROUP (word mark)

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of fiduciary duty
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

Full decision O/0364/24 335Kb