Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/197/14
Decision date
1 May 2014
Hearing Officer
Mr A James
Mark
Canadian Ice
Classes
14

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
  • Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

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