Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/094/16

Decision date

10 February 2016

Appointed Person

Professor Ruth Annand

Mark

EYE D

Grounds

• Section 3(6) Bad Faith - Knowledge of opponent's use in the UK
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Composite word and device marks
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Issues To Do With Goods / Services - Goods v retail services
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Average Customer - Different consumer groups
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
• Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Detriment to distinctive character
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date

Full decision O/094/16 137Kb