Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/1040/23
Decision date
3 November 2023
Appointed Person
Mr Geoffrey Pritchard KC
Mark
VIA ART FUND

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
  • 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 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) Likelihood of Confusion - Decisions in other jurisdictions

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