Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/407/17
Decision date
30 August 2017
Hearing Officer
Mr O Morris
Mark
Kompact

Grounds

  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

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