Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/252/12

Decision date

27 June 2012

Hearing Officer

Ms A Skilton

Mark

ABIRIBA

Classes

05

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 - Importance of first element
• 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 - 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)
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/252/12 106Kb