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FOREVER FRIENDS (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2001] UKIntelP o34901 (14 August 2001)
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Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/349/01
- Decision date
- 14 August 2001
- Hearing officer
- Mr G Salthouse
- Mark
- FOREVER FRIENDS
- Classes
- 03
- Applicant
- Pizaz Toiletries Limited
- Opponent
- Hallmark Cards UK
- Opposition
- Sections 3(6); 5(3) & 5(4)(a)
Result
Section 5(4)(a): - Opposition successful.
Section 3(6): - No formal finding.
Section 5(3): - No formal finding.
Points Of Interest
- None
Summary
The opposition was based on the opponents’ use and registrations of their mark FOREVER FRIENDS, (and variants) registered in Classes 14, 16, 21 and 28 and used on a wider range of goods. The Hearing Officer considered the matter under Section 5(4)(a), in which he found the opponents’ claim established. The opposition therefore succeeded and no other findings were necessary.