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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Other Issues - Colour issues
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use outside the relevant periods
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Procedural Issues - Evidence in reply

Full decision O/345/12 141Kb