Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/091/12

Decision date

29 February 2012

Hearing Officer

Mr C Bowen

Mark

AERO-DRY

Classes

25

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) Average Customer - Identification of
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
• Other Issues - Internet usage issues
• Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

Full decision O/091/12 117Kb