Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/938/21

Decision date

29 December 2021

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

Norton Motorcycle Racing

Classes

12

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• 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 - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

Full decision O/938/21 309Kb