Cases

Re Brampton Manor Trade Mark

Issue

(1) Whether the Application should be refused as contrary to s.3(1)(b) (devoid of distinctive character) and s.3(1)(c) (signs which designate kind, quality etc or other characteristics of the goods). (2) Whether the Application was made in bad faith. Objection had also been taken under s.5(4)(a) (prohibited by rule of law, in particular passing off) and s.5(4)(b) (earlier right - copyright) but these objections were abandoned at the hearing.

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