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TAYLOR MADE (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2002] UKIntelP o50102 (10 December 2002)
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Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/501/02
- Decision date
- 10 December 2002
- Hearing officer
- Mrs A Corbett
- Mark
- TAYLOR MADE
- Classes
- 03
- Applicant
- S.O.S. Hair Care Ltd
- Opponent
- Fine Fragrances & Cosmetics Ltd
- Opposition
- Sections 5(2)(b) & 5(4)(a) (*Sections 5(1) and 5(3)(a) were cited but were ruled unsustainable in view of the non-identicality of the marks and the identicality or similarity of the goods)
Result
Section 5(2)(b) - Opposition failed
Section 5(4)(a) - Opposition failed
Points Of Interest
- Comparison of the marks : 'TAYLOR OF LONDON' v 'TAYLOR MADE'
Summary
The opposition was based on the opponents’ registration of 'TAYLOR OF LONDON' in respect of identical goods. The opponents’ mark was first used in 1887 and had been in continuous use since then. The Hearing Officer however found no likelihood of confusion. This effectively decided the matter under Section 5(4)(a) also.