Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness – Devoid of character – word marks
Section 3(1) Descriptiveness / Distinctiveness – Descriptiveness – other characteristic of goods or services
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks – Distinctive and dominant components
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 – Treatment of descriptive / allusive elements
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks – Particular visual / aural / conceptual considerations
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks – Importance of first element
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Distinctive Character of Earlier Trade Mark – Any unusual issues
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases – Reputation
Section 5(4) Earlier Rights – Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
Other Issues – Domain name / company name
Procedural Issues – Pleadings, Strike out, Estoppel
Citations:
[2020] UKIntelP o27720
Links:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Intellectual Property
Updated: 26 May 2022; Ref: scu.661400