Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/283/20

Decision date

18 May 2020

Hearing Officer

Mr M Bryant

Mark

WEBUY.COM, WEBUYTEK.CO.UK

Classes

09, 35, 41

Grounds

• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
• 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 - Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Other Issues - Domain name / company name
• Procedural Issues - Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel

Full decision O/283/20 269Kb

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