Trade mark decision

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 - 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) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
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) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
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 - calculation of dates
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences

Full decision O/225/17 385Kb