Trade mark decision

Grounds

Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services - Goods v retail services
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 - Unfair advantage of repute
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2)
Procedural Issues - Consolidation
Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

Full decision O/0975/23 685Kb