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 PDF document611Kb