Trade mark decision

BL Number: O/186/14
Decision date: 24 April 2014
Hearing Officer: Mr M Foley
Mark: OMEGA
Classes: 06, 09, 17, 37

Grounds

Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Family of marks
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Well known mark claims
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Decisions in other jurisdictions
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair advantage of repute
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to repute
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Without due cause
Other Issues - Colour issues
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark

Full decision O/186/14 451Kb