Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/259/18
- Decision date
- 26 April 2018
- Hearing Officer
- Mr A James
- Mark
- Craft
- Classes
- 21, 35
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - geographical signs
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - famous names / images
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - forseeability
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
- 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 - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Full decision O/259/18 
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