Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/296/20

Decision date

29 May 2020

Hearing Officer

Mrs J Pike

Mark

POTTER'S HERBALS EST. 1812

Classes

03, 05, 29, 30, 32

Grounds

• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Other Issues - Acquiescence
• Procedural Issues - Disclosure

Full decision O/296/20 422Kb