Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2005] All ER (D) 374 (Jul)
Court: Chancery Division
Judge:

Mann J

Representation Dominic Happe (instructed by Max Engel & Co LLP) for the applicant.
  James Abrahams (instructed by Bevan Brittan) for the opponent.
Judgment Dates: 26 July 2005

Catchwords

Trade mark - Opposition to registration - Confusion - Marks incorporating the word 'realtor' - Opponent proprietor of trade mark registered in relation to real estate services - Applicant seeking to register mark in relation to similar services - Hearing officer refusing application for registration - Whether hearing officer's decision correct.

The Case

An appeal against a hearing officer's refusal to register a trade mark for the word 'realtor' in relation to real estate services was dismissed as the hearing officer's conclusions could not be criticised.

Practice Areas

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