Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0845/25

Decision date

16 September 2025

Hearing Officer

Mr James Hopkins

Mark

The Manhood Academy for Boys, Womanhood Academy (Figurative, Manhood Academy

Classes

41

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Breakdown of former business relationship
• 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)
• Procedural Issues - Cross-examination
• Procedural Issues - Costs – litigants in person, actual, security for
• Procedural Issues - Further evidence

Full decision O/0845/25 350Kb