Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/277/07

Decision date

20 September 2007

Hearing Officer

Mrs A Corbett

Mark

QUADRA - FIRE

Classes

11

Applicants

HNI Technologies Inc

Opponents

ILVE S.p.a.

Opposition

Section 5(2)(b)

Result

Section 5(2)(b): Opposition Failed

Points Of Interest

• Comparison of goods in Class 11; fireplaces not similar to kitchen ovens etc.

Summary

The application specified “Solid fuel burning decorative fireplaces.” The opposition was based on a CTM “QUADRA” registered in respect of “Built-in ovens and hobs, gas and electric cookers, extractor hoods.” The Hearing Officer found the respective marks had “a good degree of similarity.” However, she found that the respective goods were “not in competition nor (were) they complementary.” Overall, she found no likelihood of confusion and the opposition failed accordingly.

Full decision O/277/07 31Kb