Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/356/11
Decision date
19 October 2011
Hearing Officer
Mr M Bryant
Mark
TOP RED
Classes
32

Grounds

  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
  • 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) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Family of marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark

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