Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0875/26

Decision date

26 September 2026

Appointed Person

Mr Phillip Johnson

Mark

TESLA (word mark)

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
• Other Issues - Priority dates
• Procedural Issues - Calculation of time periods
• Procedural Issues - Confidentiality
• Procedural Issues - Further evidence
• Procedural Issues - Late filed defence
• Procedural Issues - Decisions in other jurisdictions

Full decision O/0875/26 213Kb