Trade mark decision

Grounds

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) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
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 disadvantage of distinctive character
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Other Issues - Treatment of foreign language words
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use outside the relevant periods

Full decision O/120/20 468Kb