Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/384/13
Decision date
24 September 2013
Hearing Officer
Mr D Landau
Mark
POOJA SWEETS & SAVOURIES
Classes
29

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it a sign?
  • Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it capable of distinguishing?
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
  • Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Contrary to public policy / accepted principles of morality
  • Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
  • Section 3(4) and Section 3(5) Other Issues - 'Other' law issues
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Other Issues - Survey evidence
  • Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
  • Procedural Issues - Confidentiality
  • Procedural Issues - Consolidation
  • Procedural Issues - Further evidence

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