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TARTAN GLORY (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2000] UKIntelP o00300 (11 January 2000)
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Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/003/00
- Decision date
- 11 January 2000
- Hearing officer
- Mr M Reynolds
- Mark
- TARTAN GLORY
- Classes
- 33
- Applicant
- Frank Boyd
- Opponent
- Scotch Whisky Association
- Opposition
- Section 3(3)(b)
Result
Section 3(3)(b) - Opposition successful; application to be refused unless suitably limited.
Points Of Interest
- Registry practice in respect of "Scottish Marks".
Summary
The registration applied for was in respect of "Scotch Whisky, vodka, gin, spirits". In view of the mark's Scottish connotations the opponents sought either:- refusal in respect of 'spirits'; refusal in respect of 'whisky and alcoholic beverages containing whisky, unless Scotch Whisky or Scotch Whisky Liqueurs'; or total refusal. The Hearing Officer reviewed the matter in the light of the evidence and current Registry practice and ruled that the application be refused unless suitably amended.