Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0602/24

Decision date

26 June 2024

Hearing Officer

Mrs E Fisher

Mark

FORTIFIED IT (Figurative - Series of Six)

Classes

09, 35, 37, 41, 42

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 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 - Importance of first element
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
• Procedural Issues - ‘Wrong’ party’s name on statutory form

Full decision O/0602/24 532Kb