Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/863/21

Decision date

25 November 2021

Hearing Officer

Mr G Salthouse

Mark

GRINDSMITH, Holborn Grind, GRIND, Piccadilly Grind, London Grind

Classes

16, 21, 29, 30, 35, 43

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(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - customary in the language
• Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Customary in the language etc. - trade name for goods or services
• 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 marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Conceptual distinctions
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Family of marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
• 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
• 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/863/21 484Kb