Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/022/11
Decision date
27 January 2011
Hearing Officer
Mrs A Corbett
Mark
FRESH TO GO

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(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

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