Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0719/26

Decision date

11 August 2026

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

VILLAGE (Figurative)

Classes

35, 36, 37, 39, 41, 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 - Composite word and device marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• 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 advantage of repute
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/0719/26 490Kb