Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/211/15
Decision date
6 May 2015
Hearing Officer
Mrs A Corbett
Mark
BABCOCK POWER
Classes
11, 35, 36, 40, 42

Grounds

  • 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 - Family of marks
  • 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) Dilution Cases - Reputation
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use as a trade mark
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - internal use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by licensee
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by another company in a group
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - simple deletions

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