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ARION (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2007] UKIntelP o21907 (2 August 2007)

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Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/219/07
Decision date
2 August 2007
Hearing officer
Mr M Reynolds
Mark
ARION
Classes
03
Applicants
Floreal Limited
Opponents
The Proctor & Gamble Company
Opposition
Section 5(2)(b)

Result

Section 5(2)(b): Opposition failed.

Points Of Interest

  • Comparison of the marks, ARIEL v ARION.

Summary

The opposition was based on the opponents’ mark ARIEL, registered in respect of goods which the Hearing Officer found to be identical with or similar to those specified in the application. There was also a ‘moderate degree of similarity’ in the marks. However, overall the Hearing Officer did not find a likelihood of confusion and the opposition failed accordingly.


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