Trade mark decision

Grounds

Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
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) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)

Full decision O/0723/24 401Kb