Trade mark decision

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 - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
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
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Identification of
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Purchasing process
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Marketing concepts / considerations
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Other Issues - Colour issues
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
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - simple deletions
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - redrafting specifications

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