Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/461/16

Decision date

30 September 2016

Hearing Officer

Ms A Skilton

Mark

mdl powerup

Classes

12, 35, 37

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
• 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
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

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