Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/865/21

Decision date

26 November 2021

Hearing Officer

Ms C Boucher

Mark

(Device: Black Rectangle with Arrowhead)

Classes

25, 32

Grounds

• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Family of marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/865/21 857Kb