Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/223/20

Decision date

8 April 2020

Appointed Person

Ms A Michaels

Mark

Perfect PIZZA

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• 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
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use solely to preserve the registration (sham use)

Full decision O/223/20 349Kb