Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0645/26

Decision date

22 July 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

UPHOLSTERY FOAM SHEET BY SALES DIRECT (Figurative)

Classes

10, 17, 20, 24

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• 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)
• Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

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