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Gideons UK (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2019] UKIntelP o72319 (27 November 2019)

Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/723/19
Decision date
27 November 2019
Hearing Officer
Ms C Boucher
Mark
Gideons UK
Classes
09, 16, 22, 25

Grounds

  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Distinctive and dominant components
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Consumer attention levels
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Unfair advantage of repute
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Use with Registered Proprietor’s (RP) consent - use by licensee

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