Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/494/16

Decision date

25 October 2016

Hearing Officer

Mr G Salthouse

Mark

SOCIALBAY

Classes

35

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 - Importance of first element
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair disadvantage of distinctive character
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to repute
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Without due cause

Full decision O/494/16 140Kb