Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0796/24
- Decision date
- 20 August 2024
- Hearing Officer
- Ms J Ralph
- Mark
- MARC PHILIPP GEMBALLA & GEMBALLIN
- Classes
- 09, 12, 18, 25, 37, 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 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) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Full decision O/0796/24 
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