Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0674/25

Decision date

22 July 2025

Hearing Officer

Mr James Hopkins

Mark

Figurative

Classes

14, 18, 25

Grounds

• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
• 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
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
• 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
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Without due cause
• 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 another mark
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/0674/25 535Kb