Trade mark decision

BL Number: O/0461/26
Decision date: 29 May 2026
Appointed Person: Mr Thomas Moody-Stuart KC
Mark: RIPPLE (word marks x2), Ripple (figurative mark), ripple Dairy-Free. As It Should Be. (figurative marks x2), RIPPLE (word marks x2)

Grounds

Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Identical marks
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 - Imperfect recollection
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
Other Issues - Estoppel
Other Issues - Construction of agreements / contracts
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - calculation of dates
Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with another mark
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - simple deletions
Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - redrafting specifications
Procedural Issues - Consolidation

Full decision O/0461/26 283Kb