Trade mark decision

BL Number: O/0468/24
Decision date: 23 May 2024
Appointed Person: Ms A Michaels
Mark: F. fortitude, Fortitude Sports, Fortitude Fightwear (figurative marks)

Grounds

Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

Full decision O/0468/24 389Kb