Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/216/15
Decision date
12 May 2015
Hearing Officer
Mr G Salthouse
Mark
PAYM
Classes
09, 35, 36, 41, 45

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - letters / numerals
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)

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