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LIFE SAVERS (Device) (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2002] UKIntelP o43702 (23 October 2002)
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LIFE SAVERS (Device) (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2002] UKIntelP o43702 (23 October 2002)
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Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/437/02
- Decision date
- 23 October 2002
- Hearing officer
- Mr M Knight
- Mark
- LIFE SAVERS (Device)
- Classes
- 30
- Applicant
- Kraft Food Holdings, Inc
- Opponent
- Société Des Produits Nestlé SA
- Opposition
- Sections 5(2)(b); 5(4)(a) & 56
Result
Section 5(2)(b): - Opposition failed.
Section 5(4)(a): - Opposition failed.
Points Of Interest
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1. Paris Convention : Article 6 bis : interpretation.
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2. Comparison of the marks : words v shapes.
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3. Goodwill : use in other countries.
Summary
This was one of four closely related actions. The Hearing Officer's reasons and findings were essentially the same, mutatis mutandis, as in BL O/436/02 qv with additional considerations as to reputation, and goodwill, necessary in view of the applicants nationality in this case.