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
Full decision O/449/11 
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