Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/166/17

Decision date

6 April 2017

Hearing Officer

Ms A Skilton

Mark

Assettrak

Classes

09, 35, 38, 42, 45

Grounds

• 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

Full decision O/166/17 460Kb