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Cite as: [2023] UKIntelP o018623, [2023] UKIntelP o18623

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Solv & SOLV. (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2023] UKIntelP o018623 (23 February 2023)

Trade mark decision

BL Number
O/0186/23
Decision date
23 February 2023
Hearing Officer
Mrs E Fisher
Mark
Solv & SOLV.
Classes
21, 35, 44

Grounds

  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Importance of first element
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
  • Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
  • Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - stylistic / presentation differences
  • Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
  • Procedural Issues - Consolidation

Full decision O/0186/23 PDF document838Kb


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