Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/327/01
Decision date
31 July 2001
Hearing Officer
Mr G Salthouse
Mark
DEVICE ONLY MARK
Classes
35
Applicant
Corporate Advisory Services Limited
Opponent
Anthony William John Dilnot
Opposition
Sections 5(2)(b) & 5(4)(a)

Result

Section 5(2)(b): - Opposition failed.

Section 5(4)(a): - Opposition failed.

Points Of Interest

  • None

Summary

The opposition was based on the opponent’s registration of an arrows device mark registered in respect of identical services. No evidence having been filed the Section 5(4) ground failed. Under Section 5(2)(b) the Hearing Officer found no likelihood of confusion despite superficial similarities between the marks.

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