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TAILOR AND CUTTER (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2018] UKIntelP o31218 (22 May 2018)

Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/312/18
Decision date
22 May 2018
Hearing Officer
Mr M King
Mark
TAILOR AND CUTTER
Classes
14, 25

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it a sign?
  • Section 3(1) Graphical Representation - Is it capable of distinguishing?
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark - Any unusual issues
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill

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