‘3D Mark’ (Trade Mark: Opposition): IPO 3 Oct 2019

Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness – Devoid of character – shapes / packaging
Section 3(2) Shapes – Shape resulting from the nature of the goods
Section 3(2) Shapes – Shape necessary to obtain a technical result
Section 3(2) Shapes – Shape giving substantial value to the goods
Section 3(3) Immoral and Deceptive Marks – Contrary to public policy / accepted principles of morality
Section 3(6) Bad Faith – No intention to use
Procedural Issues – Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for

Citations:

[2019] UKIntelP o58919

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Intellectual Property

Updated: 01 December 2022; Ref: scu.661116