Mitchells (Trade Mark: Opposition): IPO 22 Jul 2019

Section 3(6) Bad Faith – Knowledge of opponent’s mark outside the UK
Section 3(6) Bad Faith – Breach of agreement between the parties
Section 3(6) Bad Faith – Application by local agent / UK distributor problems
Section 3(6) Bad Faith – Breakdown of former business relationship
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks – Well known mark claims
Other Issues – Expert evidence
Other Issues – Construction of agreements / contracts

Citations:

[2019] UKIntelP o42219

Links:

Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Intellectual Property

Updated: 25 November 2022; Ref: scu.660995