Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/266/14
- Decision date
- 9 June 2014
- Hearing Officer
- Mr G Salthouse
- Mark
- The Wedge
- Classes
- 29, 30
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
- Section 3(2) Shapes - Shape resulting from the nature of the goods
- Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
- 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
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Full decision O/266/14 249Kb