Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0293/25

Decision date

27 March 2025

Hearing Officer

Mr James Hopkins

Mark

SMART SWEETS

Classes

30

Grounds

• 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) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Decisions in other jurisdictions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair advantage of repute
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use

Full decision O/0293/25 377Kb