Trade mark decision

BL Number

O/0991/25

Decision date

23 October 2025

Hearing Officer

Ms C Boucher

Mark

namaste WATFORD (Figurative)

Classes

43

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 - 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 - Imperfect recollection
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Passing off (Issues arising from Registry proceedings)
• Section 5(4) Earlier Rights - Relevant date

Full decision O/0991/25 480Kb