Trade mark decision

Grounds

Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2)
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
Procedural Issues - Privilege

Full decision O/532/18 229Kb