Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/197/20

Decision date

30 March 2020

Hearing Officer

Mr M Williams

Mark

LONDON EAST INDIA LONDON DRY GIN POSH AND PALATABLE. TIP-TOP WITH TONIC.

Classes

32, 33

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
• 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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• 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) Dilution Cases - Reputation

Full decision O/197/20 492Kb