Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/354/18
- Decision date
- 12 June 2018
- Hearing Officer
- Mr M King
- Mark
- Mideltone Pils
- Classes
- 32, 33
Grounds
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word marks
- 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 - Importance of end user / consumer
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Full decision O/354/18 
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