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GRINDSMITH, Holborn Grind, GRIND, Piccadilly Grind, London Grind (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2021] UKIntelP o86321 (25 November 2021)

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)

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