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
[2018] UKIntelP o53218
Bailii
England and Wales
Intellectual Property
Updated: 22 January 2022; Ref: scu.631606
