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DIAL NOW (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2001] UKIntelP o54901 (10 December 2001)
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DIAL NOW (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2001] UKIntelP o54901 (10 December 2001)
For the whole decision click here: o54901
Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/549/01
- Decision date
- 10 December 2001
- Hearing officer
- Mr J MacGillivray
- Mark
- DIAL NOW
- Classes
- 36
- Applicant
- Inxl Limited
- Opponent
- Dial Contracts Limited
- Opposition
- Section 5(2)(b)
Result
Section 5(2)(b) - Opposition failed
Points Of Interest
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1. Comparison of the marks DIAL NOW and device v DIAL
Summary
The opposition was based on the opponents; registration of their mark DIAL, in Class 36. The Hearing Officer found that the respective goods were the same or similar. After comparing the marks, however, and taking into account the conceptual differences and the nature of the relevant market place he did not consider that there existed a likelihood of confusion. The opposition under Section 5(2)(b) failed accordingly.