Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/122/21
Decision date
25 February 2021
Hearing Officer
Mr A James
Mark
Canabidol, Canidol
Classes
03, 05

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Not Applicable
  • 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 - Imperfect recollection
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
  • 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
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
  • Other Issues - Estoppel
  • Procedural Issues - Cross-examination

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