Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0699/26

Decision date

4 August 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms Leisa Davies

Mark

Contempee,CONTEMPEE (Figurative) & CONTEMPEE

Classes

20, 26

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
• 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)
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
• Procedural Issues - Consolidation
• Procedural Issues - Stays / Suspensions & Cross-proceedings

Full decision O/0699/26 352Kb