Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/891/21
Decision date
9 December 2021
Hearing Officer
Ms S Wilson
Mark
Perfect pizza, PERFECT PIZZA, PERFECT PIZZA MAKE IT PERFECT
Classes
29, 30, 31, 32, 39, 42, 43

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
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Other Issues - Construction of agreements / contracts
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by others
  • Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

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