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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
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
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 - Detriment to distinctive character
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to repute
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use as a trade mark

Full decision O/400/10 207Kb