Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/546/14

Decision date

10 December 2014

Hearing Officer

Mr A James

Mark

Lead Cymru Wales

Classes

16, 35, 41

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 - Copyright
• Other Issues - Construction of agreements / contracts
• Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel
• Procedural Issues - Assignment problems – ownership / authority to act, late defence

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