Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0711/24

Decision date

26 July 2024

Hearing Officer

Mr A James

Mark

blue angels motorcycle club, BLUE ANGELS MC, figurative skull, BLUE ANGELS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, figurative badge, skull with wings, figurative badge, skull

Classes

06, 09, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36, 37, 40, 41, 43, 45

Grounds

• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
• 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
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Copyright
• Procedural Issues - Assignment problems – ownership / authority to act, late defence

Full decision O/0711/24 937Kb