Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0973/24
- Decision date
- 11 October 2024
- Hearing Officer
- Mr James Hopkins
- Mark
- MINI ME, MINI ME! (Figurative)
- Classes
- 20, 24, 28, 35, 40
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
- 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 - Imperfect recollection
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
Full decision O/0973/24 611Kb