Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/146/19
Decision date
20 March 2019
Appointed Person
Professor Ruth Annand
Mark
SAKURA SAKURA !

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(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
  • Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

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