Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/183/06
- Decision date
- 29 June 2006
- Hearing Officer
- Mr M Reynolds
- Mark
- Device Only
- Classes
- 05, 16, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 41, 42, 43, 44
- Applicant
- Obesity Lifeline Limited
- Opponent
- Beecham Group Plc
- Opposition
- Sections 5(2)(b), 5(3) & 5(4)(a)
Result
Section 5(2)(b): Opposition failed. Section 5(3): Opposition failed. Section 5(4)(a): Opposition failed.
Points Of Interest
- Comparison of the marks; devices of human figures, athletic.
Summary
The opposition was brought on the basis of a number of ‘human figure athlete’ marks registered in various classes and in respect of goods some of which were identical with those specified in the application.
After a detailed assessment of the respective marks, however, the Hearing Officer concluded that they were not similar. This effectively disposed of the opposition under all three headings.
Full decision O/183/06 285Kb