Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/073/11

Decision date

24 February 2011

Hearing Officer

Mr D Landau

Mark

BONHAMS

Classes

41, 43

Grounds

• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Well known mark claims
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• 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 disadvantage of distinctive character
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair advantage of repute
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to repute
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date

Full decision O/073/11 138Kb