Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/0808/23
Decision date
23 August 2023
Hearing Officer
Ms J Ralph
Mark
RS
Classes
12

Grounds

  • 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
  • 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 - 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 - Detriment to distinctive character
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

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