Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/371/21

Decision date

18 May 2021

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

SL

Classes

18

Grounds

• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/371/21 411Kb