Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/552/18

Decision date

5 September 2018

Hearing Officer

Ms E Venables

Mark

Rum Runna

Classes

33, 35, 43

Grounds

• 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) Average Customer - Purchasing process
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use as a trade mark
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use on related goods / services (the Ansul spares and servicing issue and ingredients)
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - redrafting specifications

Full decision O/552/18 531Kb