Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/849/22
- Decision date
- 30 September 2022
- Hearing Officer
- Mr M Bryant
- Mark
- Ethica Diamonds Kind Not Mined, Cornwall AND Ethica Diamond, Ethica Diamond AND Ethica
- Classes
- 14
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - slogans
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
- Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
- 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 - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Full decision O/849/22 
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