Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0866/24

Decision date

6 September 2024

Hearing Officer

Mrs T Perks

Mark

MIGHTY PAW & MIGHTY PAWS

Classes

08, 09, 12, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31, 35

Grounds

• 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 - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Procedural Issues - Assignment problems – ownership / authority to act, late defence

Full decision O/0866/24 401Kb