Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/059/08
Decision date
28 February 2008
Hearing Officer
Mr C Bowen
Mark
ALLEY CAT
Classes
07
Registered Proprietor
Niftylift Limited
Applicants for revocation
Caterpillar Inc
Application for revocation
Section 46(1)(b)

Result

Application for revocation, Section 46(1)(b): Failed.

Points Of Interest

  • Genuine use; infrequent sales of specialised and expensive items.

Summary

The number of sales under the mark during the relevant period was small, but the items were highly specialised and expensive. The Hearing Officer concluded that the proprietor had made genuine use of the mark during the relevant period and the application for revocation was dismissed.

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