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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

  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Devoid of character - slogans
  • Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness - Descriptiveness - other characteristic of goods or services
  • Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks - Deceptive as to nature, quality etc.
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
  • Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
  • 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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