Trade mark decision
- BL Number
- O/0404/26
- Decision date
- 11 May 2026
- Appointed Person
- Mr Geoffrey Pritchard KC
- Mark
- KING PROFESSIONAL (word mark), K KING (figurative mark)
Grounds
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's mark outside the UK
- Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breach of agreement between the parties
- 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 marks
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Standard of proof (evidential issues)
- Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Trivial v minimal goodwill
Full decision O/0404/26 
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