Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0551/26

Decision date

30 June 2026

Appointed Person

Mr Antony Craggs

Mark

Brow Bomber (word mark)

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• 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/0551/26 340Kb