Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/311/07
Decision date
25 October 2007
Hearing Officer
Mr D Landau
Mark
TORIMA
Classes
05
Applicants
Wyeth
Opponents
F Hoffmann - La Roche AG
Opposition
Section 5(2)(b)

Result

Section 5(2)(b): Opposition Successful

Points Of Interest

  • Comparison of the marks TOREM v TORIMA

Summary

The opposition was based on the mark TOREM, registered in respect of goods in Class 5 which the Hearing Officer found to be similar. He therefore proceeded to a comparison of the marks; which he also found to be similar. Overall, he found a likelihood of confusion and the opposition succeeded accordingly.

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