Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/605/16

Decision date

21 December 2016

Hearing Officer

Mr M Bryant

Mark

Haute Couture Tea Collection/ 30 Haute Couture

Classes

30

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
• 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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Other

Full decision O/605/16 517Kb