Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/501/17
Decision date
10 October 2017
Hearing Officer
Mr O Morris
Mark
Monsoon Tea
Classes
30

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - geographical signs
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - forseeability
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

Full decision O/501/17 PDF document124Kb