Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0744/25

Decision date

8 August 2025

Hearing Officer

Ms J Ralph

Mark

GLENS OF ANTRIM DISTILLERY SPIRITS, MYTHS & LEGENDS (Series of Two), GLENS OF ANTRIM

Classes

16, 21, 25, 33, 43

Grounds

• 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) Earlier Trade Marks - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
• 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 - stylistic / presentation differences
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/0744/25 562Kb