Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/168/19

Decision date

2 April 2019

Hearing Officer

Ms A Skilton

Mark

THE SOCIAL CO.

Classes

35

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

Full decision O/168/19 951Kb