Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/083/17

Decision date

22 February 2017

Hearing Officer

Mrs A Corbett

Mark

UK GO BAGS The Best Equipment For The Worst Situation

Classes

05, 08, 10, 11, 18, 22, 35

Grounds

• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
• 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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• 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 - Further evidence

Full decision O/083/17 215Kb