Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0969/23
- Decision date
- 12 October 2023
- Hearing Officer
- Mr A James
- Mark
- CHECK4CANCER, Check4 & CHECK 4
- Classes
- 05, 09, 10, 42, 44, 45
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - shapes / packaging
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
- 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 - Colour issues
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
Full decision O/0969/23 695Kb