Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/012/12
Decision date
17 January 2012
Hearing Officer
Mr A James
Mark
SPORTDIRECT & SPORTDIRECT.COM
Classes
09, 35

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services - Goods v retail services
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

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