Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0901/26

Decision date

30 September 2026

Hearing Officer

Mr James Hopkins

Mark

Colt Security

Classes

13

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) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
• 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 - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

Full decision O/0901/26 355Kb