Trade mark decision

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 - Composite word marks
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) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
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
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
Procedural Issues - Further evidence
Procedural Issues - Evidence in reply
Procedural Issues - EOTs

Full decision O/481/16 198Kb