Digital Chopin Trademark Opposition Decision O/0315/26
Summary
UKIPO issued Decision O/0315/26 on 14 April 2026 regarding the 'Digital Chopin' trademark opposition. Hearing Officer Ms C Boucher ruled on grounds including Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) concerning imperfect recollection, dilution cases with reputation and link, and proof of use requirements. The decision addressed variant forms of marks and partial revocation for goods and services in Classes 09, 41, and 42.
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UKIPO issued Decision O/0315/26 on 14 April 2026 regarding the 'Digital Chopin' trademark opposition. The Hearing Officer examined grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) of the Trade Marks Act, addressing imperfect recollection, dilution with reputation and link, and proof of use requirements for goods/services in Classes 09, 41, and 42.\n\nThe decision affects trademark applicants and owners involved in opposition proceedings before UKIPO. Parties with competing marks or those relying on proof of use defenses should review this decision for precedential value on variant forms of marks and fair description standards.
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BL Number O/0315/26 Decision date 14 April 2026 Hearing Officer Ms C Boucher Mark Digital Chopin Classes 09, 41, 42 Grounds
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Earlier Trade Marks - Imperfect recollection
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Reputation
- Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) Dilution Cases - Link
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - genuine use
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Dates - use as a trade mark
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Variant forms of marks - use with matter added or subtracted
- Revocation / Proof of Use - Partial revocation - arriving at a fair description of goods / services **Full decision O/0315/26
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