Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/075/16
Decision date
11 February 2016
Hearing Officer
Mr A James
Mark
GRAZE
Classes
29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 43

Grounds

  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2)
  • Procedural Issues - Cross-examination

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