Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/1177/23

Decision date

13 December 2023

Hearing Officer

Ms J Ralph

Mark

Patch

Classes

35, 36, 37, 41, 42, 43

Grounds

• 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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

Full decision O/1177/23 369Kb