Trade mark decision

Grounds

Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - letters / numerals
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 - Descriptiveness - forseeability
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) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates
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 - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
Procedural Issues - Consolidation
Procedural Issues - Evidence in reply
Procedural Issues - Stays / Suspensions & Cross-proceedings

Full decision O/0235/25 341Kb