Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/256/15

Decision date

4 June 2015

Hearing Officer

Mr G Salthouse

Mark

EYE D

Classes

06, 09, 10, 16, 17, 25, 28, 35, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services - Goods v retail services
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date

Full decision O/256/15 431Kb