Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0959/23

Decision date

9 October 2023

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

ARTIVION

Classes

05, 10, 40, 41, 42, 44

Grounds

• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• 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/0959/23 507Kb