Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/405/15
- Decision date
- 25 August 2015
- Hearing Officer
- Mr A James
- Mark
- WARTIE
- Classes
- 03, 05
Grounds
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - shapes / packaging
- Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - other unusual mark type
- 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 - Importance of first element
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Decisions in other jurisdictions
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - State of the register
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Full decision O/405/15 243Kb