Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/0999/24
Decision date
18 October 2024
Appointed Person
Mr Philip Harris
Mark
CLICK EAT (word), Click-EAT x4 (figurative), SUBWAY CLICK EAT (word)

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - famous names / images
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device 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) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
  • Other Issues - Domain name / company name
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use as a trade mark
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Proper reasons for non-use - circumstances internal to the RP
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Proper reasons for non-use - circumstances external to the RP

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