Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/705/18

Decision date

8 November 2018

Hearing Officer

Mrs J Pike

Mark

Miss Beauty World

Classes

41

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) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
• Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

Full decision O/705/18 735Kb