Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/460/15
- Decision date
- 5 October 2015
- Hearing Officer
- Mr G Salthouse
- Mark
- CHAMPSPORTS.co.uk/champssports.co.uk
- Classes
- 35
Grounds
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
- 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 - Composite word marks
- 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 - Relevant date
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
- Other Issues - Internet usage issues
Full decision O/460/15 
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