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

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