Trade mark decision

Grounds

Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
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 - Consumer attention levels
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair advantage of repute
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by licensee

Full decision O/723/19 906Kb