Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0747/26

Decision date

18 August 2026

Hearing Officer

Mr Andrea Rossi

Mark

FLEXI-PAY & FLEXIPAY FROM FUNDING CIRCLE & FlexiPay from Funding Circle (Figurative – Series of Two)

Classes

09, 35, 36

Grounds

• Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it capable of distinguishing?
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
• 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 - Conceptual distinctions
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use as a trade mark
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences

Full decision O/0747/26 810Kb