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.

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