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 - Imperfect recollection
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
Other Issues - Colour issues
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use outside the relevant periods
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - redrafting specifications
Procedural Issues - Evidence in reply

Full decision O/483/14 363Kb