Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/449/11
Decision date
13 December 2011
Hearing Officer
Mr C Bowen
Mark
BRIT RAT PACK "THE BRITISH RAT PACK" & THE RAT PACK
Classes
41

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it capable of distinguishing?
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - famous names / images
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
  • 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 - Composite word and device marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Decisions in other jurisdictions
  • Other Issues - Internet usage issues

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