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Ethica Diamonds Kind Not Mined, Cornwall AND Ethica Diamond, Ethica Diamond AND Ethica (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2022] UKIntelP o84922 (30 September 2022)
URL: http://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKIntelP/2022/o84922.html
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Ethica Diamonds Kind Not Mined, Cornwall AND Ethica Diamond, Ethica Diamond AND Ethica (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2022] UKIntelP o84922 (30 September 2022)
Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/849/22
- Decision date
- 30 September 2022
- Hearing Officer
- Mr M Bryant
- Mark
- Ethica Diamonds Kind Not Mined, Cornwall AND Ethica Diamond, Ethica Diamond AND Ethica
- Classes
- 14
Grounds
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Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - slogans
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Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
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Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
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Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
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Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
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Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
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Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
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Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Full decision O/849/22
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