Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/452/19

Decision date

2 August 2019

Hearing Officer

Mrs J Pike

Mark

Spirit Energy Spirit Solar

Classes

04, 09, 11, 35, 37, 39, 40, 42

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2)

Full decision O/452/19 935Kb