Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/726/19

Decision date

29 November 2019

Hearing Officer

Ms A Skilton

Mark

UNICORN SHIMMER

Classes

02, 30, 32

Grounds

• 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 - Identical marks
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

Full decision O/726/19 627Kb