Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0714/26

Decision date

11 August 2026

Hearing Officer

Mrs E Fisher

Mark

CLUBZERØ (Figurative – Series of Four) & CLUBZERØ

Classes

35, 37, 39, 40, 42

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 - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• 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
• Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

Full decision O/0714/26 481Kb