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Sohana (Trade Mark: Invalidity) [2020] UKIntelP o57820 (18 November 2020)

Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/578/20
Decision date
18 November 2020
Hearing Officer
Mr M Bryant
Mark
Sohana
Classes
29, 30

Grounds

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - word marks
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Application by local agent / UK distributor problems
  • Procedural Issues - Surrender – date and effect of

Full decision O/578/20 PDF document1.27Mb


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