Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0826/26

Decision date

11 September 2026

Hearing Officer

Mr James Hopkins

Mark

FOX SOCCER ACADEMY & Fox Soccer Academy (Series of Two) & FOX SOCCER ACADEMY(Figurative)

Classes

41

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 marks
• 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use

Full decision O/0826/26 514Kb