Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/402/12
Decision date
16 October 2012
Hearing Officer
Mr A James
Mark
BORDEAUX INDEX
Classes
16

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - geographical signs
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
  • 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(4) and Section 3(5) Other Issues - Protected emblems etc.
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Well known mark claims
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)

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