Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/1026/24

Decision date

30 October 2024

Hearing Officer

Mr Arran Cooper

Mark

Supbar

Classes

34, 35

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use

Full decision O/1026/24 944Kb