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 - Importance of first element
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
Other Issues - Construction of agreements / contracts
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use for export / goods in transit
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use outside the relevant periods
Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

Full decision O/242/15 511Kb