Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/566/20

Decision date

13 November 2020

Hearing Officer

Mr A James

Mark

KHADI

Classes

01, 03, 05, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 35, 44

Grounds

• Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of fiduciary duty
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Effect of concurrent use
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Likelihood of Confusion - Decisions in other jurisdictions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
• Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services

Full decision O/566/20 530Kb