Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0521/23

Decision date

5 June 2023

Hearing Officer

Ms S Wilson

Mark

TIMBRUS ESTATE WINES SINCE 2008 PURCARI VALLEY

Classes

33

Grounds

• Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
• 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) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Other Issues - Treatment of foreign language words

Full decision O/0521/23 684Kb