Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/530/17
Decision date
19 October 2017
Hearing Officer
Mr M Williams
Mark
iF independent first
Classes
36

Grounds

  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Application by local agent / UK distributor problems
  • 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 - Composite word and device marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use

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