Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/142/17

Decision date

24 March 2017

Hearing Officer

Mr A James

Mark

Octopus Energy

Classes

01, 04, 07, 09, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 42

Grounds

• 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 - Importance of first element
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair advantage of repute
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Other Issues - Colour issues

Full decision O/142/17 391Kb