Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/280/14

Decision date

9 June 2014

Hearing Officer

Mr G Salthouse

Mark

Animal

Classes

25

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 - Composite word and device marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to repute

Full decision O/280/14 308Kb