Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/453/17
Decision date
21 September 2017
Hearing Officer
Mrs L White
Mark
Adento
Classes
03, 05, 16, 21, 35, 36, 38, 41, 44

Grounds

  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

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