Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/483/02
Decision date
27 November 2002
Hearing Officer
Mr D Landau
Mark
T FOR TELECOM
Classes
09, 36, 38
Applicant
Dexcom Holdings BV
Opponent
Deutsche Telekom AG
Opposition
Section 5(2)(b)

Result

Section 5(2)(b) - Opposition failed.

Points Of Interest

  • Comparison of the 'T' marks.

Summary

The mark applied for was registered in the Benelux. The opposition was based on a large number of ‘T’ marks in the ownership of the opponents. Despite identicality in many of the goods and services the Hearing Officer found no likelihood of confusion, because of the differences in the marks. The opposition failed accordingly.

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