Trade mark decision

Grounds

Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - letters / numerals
Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
Other Issues - Declaimers
Procedural Issues - Cross-examination
Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

Full decision O/464/16 231Kb