Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/168/16
- Decision date
- 4 April 2016
- Hearing Officer
- Mr A James
- Mark
- CEM 11+
- Classes
- 09, 16, 41, 42
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - letters / numerals
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
- 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) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
- Other Issues - Declaimers
- Procedural Issues - Cross-examination
- Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
Full decision O/168/16 
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