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

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