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Trade mark decision

BL Number: O/532/18
Decision date: 24 August 2018
Hearing Officer: Mr A James
Mark: VenturePro
Classes: 09, 36, 38

Grounds

Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Importance of end user / consumer
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 - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Added value (circumstances where S.5(4)(a) offers an advantageous position in comparison to S.5(2)
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
Procedural Issues - Privilege

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United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office Decisions

VenturePro (Trade Mark: Opposition) [2018] UKIntelP o53218 (24 August 2018)

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