Trade mark decision

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 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 - Importance of first element
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Family of marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services - Goods v retail services
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
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)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2)
Procedural Issues - Consolidation

Full decision O/0553/26 639Kb