Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0686/26

Decision date

31 July 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms J Ralph

Mark

SUPERMAC’S & SUPERMAC’S (Figurative)

Classes

43

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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• 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 - Conceptual distinctions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Family of marks
• 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)
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates

Full decision O/0686/26 469Kb