Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/180/05
Decision date
24 June 2005
Appointed Person
Mr David Kitchin QC
Mark
CRYSTAL
Classes
03, 05, 21
Applicant
Reckitt Benkiser (UK) Limited
Opponent
Robert McBride Limited
Appointed Person
Decision on costs in respect of a withdrawn appeal to the Appointed Person.

Result

Costs awarded to opponent in respect of the withdrawn appeal.

Points Of Interest

  • 1. Costs in proceedings before the Appointed Person.

Summary

At first instance (see BL O/239/04) the Hearing Officer had found the opponent successful in its opposition under Sections 3(1)(b) and 3(1)(c) and partially successful under Section 3(3)(b). The applicant appealed but subsequently, and at a late stage in the proceedings, withdrew the appeal.

This decision sets out the Appointed Person's deliberations and decision in respect of an award of costs to the opponent in respect of the withdrawn appeal.

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