Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/0363/24
Decision date
19 April 2024
Hearing Officer
Mr Arran Cooper
Mark
GOAT TEE EST. 2017, GOAT
Classes
25

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
  • Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
  • 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) 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 disadvantage of distinctive character
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

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