Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/232/21

Decision date

1 April 2021

Hearing Officer

Ms H Harrison

Mark

Hawkes

Classes

32, 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) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Other Issues - Acquiescence
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use

Full decision O/232/21 214Kb