Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/520/14
Decision date
3 December 2014
Hearing Officer
Mr G Salthouse
Mark
Nicholson's
Classes
32, 33, 35, 43

Grounds

  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use solely to preserve the registration (sham use)
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Proper reasons for non-use - circumstances external to the RP

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