Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/1116/24
Decision date
22 November 2024
Hearing Officer
Ms J Ralph
Mark
Kashmir, Kashmir Cream, Kashmir Crème (Series of Three) & Kashmir
Classes
03, 21, 24, 28, 35, 42, 44

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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by licensee

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