Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0754/25
- Decision date
- 13 August 2025
- Hearing Officer
- Ms S Wilson
- Mark
- FASSFERN (Figurative), FASSFERN (Series of Two) & FASSFERN
- Classes
- 33, 35, 41, 43
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - geographical signs
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - No intention to use
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Other
Full decision O/0754/25 
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