Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/020/03

Decision date

17 January 2003

Appointed Person

Mr David Kitchin QC

Mark

RICHMOND THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Classes

16, 25, 41

Applicants/Respondents

Richmond College, The American International University in London Inc

Opponents/Appellants

The American College in London Limited

Appeal to the Appointed Person in Opposition Proceedings

Result

Cost awarded to respondents

Points Of Interest

• Costs in proceedings before the Appointed Person

Summary

At first instance the Hearing Officer had concluded that the oppositions failed (see BL O/429/01 and BL O/430/01).

The opponents appealed, but subsequently abandoned the appeals. The applicants thereupon applied for an additional order for costs. Taking account of all the circumstances the Appointed Person awarded an appropriate sum in costs.

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