Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/549/15

Decision date

23 November 2015

Hearing Officer

Mr G Salthouse

Mark

Walk 2 Walk

Classes

39, 42

Grounds

• 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by others

Full decision O/549/15 217Kb