Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/135/08
Decision date
9 May 2008
Hearing Officer
Mr C Bowen
Mark
IN THE PINK
Classes
16
Applicant
Gerard Dugdill
Opponents
Xcess Media Limited
Opposition
Application, by the applicants, for security for costs in opposition proceedings

Result

Request for security for costs, refused.

Points Of Interest

  • Security for costs.

Summary

The opponents Xcess Media Limited were awaiting a hearing before the Appointed Person in respect of decision BL O/320/07, concerning an extension of time in opposition proceedings. Xcess Media Limited claimed to be in an ‘impecunious position’. This prompted the applicants to apply for security for costs. The Hearing Officer refused and this decision sets out his reason for that decision.

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