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Brooklyn (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2019] UKIntelP o29319 (29 May 2019)

Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/293/19
Decision date
29 May 2019
Hearing Officer
Mr G Salthouse
Mark
Brooklyn
Classes
03

Grounds

  • 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 - geographical signs
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - forseeability
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - acquired distinctiveness
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)

Full decision O/293/19 PDF document321Kb


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