Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/293/19

Decision date

29 May 2019

Hearing Officer

Mr G Salthouse

Mark

Brooklyn

Classes

03

Grounds

• Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it capable of distinguishing?
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - geographical signs
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - forseeability
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
• 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 - Standard of proof (evidential issues)

Full decision O/293/19 321Kb

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