Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/383/12

Decision date

8 October 2012

Hearing Officer

Mrs J Pike

Mark

OLD BRISTOLIAN

Classes

33

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
• 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

Full decision O/383/12 412Kb