Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/669/21

Decision date

14 September 2021

Hearing Officer

Teresa Pinto

Mark

KAALAR Basmati Sella Rice

Classes

30, 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
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Application by local agent / UK distributor problems
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Copyright
• Procedural Issues - Late filed defence

Full decision O/669/21 6.18Mb