Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/283/20
- Decision date
- 18 May 2020
- Hearing Officer
- Mr M Bryant
- Mark
- WEBUY.COM, WEBUYTEK.CO.UK
- Classes
- 09, 35, 41
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
- 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Other Issues - Domain name / company name
- Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel
Full decision O/283/20 
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