Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/776/18

Decision date

4 December 2018

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

Alex and Ani

Classes

03, 14, 18, 25

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 - Conceptual distinctions
• 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) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
• 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 another company in a group

Full decision O/776/18 767Kb