異議申立

UKIPO

The consumer will still be unable to recollect the marks with any degree of accuracy – 2

As set out above, the opponent’s mark is a word only mark that consists of two words ‘GOLD FARM’. As far as I understand...
UKIPO

The consumer will still be unable to recollect the marks with any degree of accuracy – 1

The consumer is likely to take into account the quality, freshness, price, expiry date, nutritional value and ethical an...
UKIPO

Above-medium degree of visual similarity between the marks overall

Visually, the marks differ due to the contested mark containing the additional words, ‘EYES TO’, at the beginning which ...
UKIPO

The applicant’s mark is perceived as ‘Talent 27’ rather than ‘27 Talent’

Taking the above into account, I am of the view that the differences between the marks are likely to be overlooked and a...
UKIPO

No basis why the addition/removal of the horse’s head and/or the words ASTON MARTIN would be considered a logical and consistent brand extension – 2

Although direct confusion and indirect confusion both involve mistakes on the part of the consumer, it is important to r...
UKIPO

No basis why the addition/removal of the horse’s head and/or the words ASTON MARTIN would be considered a logical and consistent brand extension – 1

Confusion can be direct or indirect. Direct confusion involves the average consumer mistaking one mark for the other, wh...
EUIPO

The distinctiveness of “SUN” to be below average in the context of non-alcoholic drinks – 2

Visually and aurally, both signs contain the identical beginning ‘SUN-’. Moreover, their length and number of syllables ...
EUIPO

The distinctiveness of “SUN” to be below average in the context of non-alcoholic drinks – 1

Where some elements of a trade mark are descriptive of the goods and services for which that mark is protected or of the...
USPTO

COGNAC LIFE for Magazine Publishing Confusable with Famous COGNAC Regional Certification Mark – 2

Because COGNAC brandy is commonly featured in magazines and other publications and because BNIC publishes its own digita...
EUIPO

The conjoining of the two words ‘easyHotel’ that forms a neologism will be meaningful and is not distinct from the mere sum of its parts. – 3

In the present case, the Board finds that despite a certain degree of stylisation, the figurative elements, namely the f...