Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/342/12
- Decision date
- 12 September 2012
- Hearing Officer
- Mr D Landau
- Mark
- PORTMEIRION
- Classes
- 35
Grounds
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
- 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 - Unfair advantage of repute
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to repute
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Without due cause
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Other Issues - Internet usage issues
- Other Issues - Acquiescence
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Full decision O/342/12 
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