Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/467/11
Decision date
22 December 2011
Hearing Officer
Mrs J Pike
Mark
ROCHECARE
Classes
44

Grounds

  • 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
  • Other Issues - Colour issues

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