Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/099/06
- Decision date
- 10 April 2006
- Hearing Officer
- Mr G Salthouse
- Mark
- CICA
- Classes
- 25
- Registered Proprietor
- C&J Clark International Limited
- Applicants for a declaration of invalidity
- Four Star Distribution
- Applications for Invalidation
- Section 47(2)(a) (citing Section 5(2)(b))
Result
Application for a declaration of invalidity Section 47(2) (citing Section 5(2)(b): Failed.
Points Of Interest
- Proof of use of earlier trade mark.
Summary
The applications for invalidation cited the applicant’s mark CIRCA, registered in Class 25. However, the Hearing Officer found that the applicant had not shown use during the five year period preceding the application as required by paragraph 6 of The Trade Marks (Proof of Use, etc) Regulations 2004. The applications failed, therefore.
Full decision O/099/06 
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