Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0427/23
- Decision date
- 5 May 2023
- Appointed Person
- Mr Philip Harris
- Mark
- W WELLS & CO EST 1876
Grounds
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Other Issues - Colour issues
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
- Procedural Issues - Confidentiality
Full decision O/0427/23 
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