AL v Secretary of State for the Home Department - Immigration Appeal

The Court of Appeal (Civil Division) dismissed the appeal of AL, a DRC national, upholding the Upper Tribunal's decision that her removal would not breach Article 3 (prohibition on inhuman treatment) or Article 8 (right to private life) of the ECHR. The court found the First-tier Tribunal's assessment of AL's protection claims and medical evidence was not vitiated by legal error.

CILEX appeal dismissed, Mazur case, Court of Appeal

CILEX appeal dismissed, Mazur case, Court of Appeal

ZOOM Trade Mark Opposition Decision

The UK Intellectual Property Office issued Decision BL Number O/0287/26 on 31 March 2026, ruling on an opposition against the ZOOM (Figurative) trade mark application covering Classes 09, 35, and 39. Hearing Officer Ms Leisa Davies considered grounds under Sections 3(1), 3(3), and 5(1)-(3) of the Trade Marks Act 1994, including descriptiveness, deceptive marks, likelihood of confusion with earlier marks, and dilution cases.

Litmatch Opposition - Trade Mark Decision O/0286/26

UKIPO published decision O/0286/26 regarding the opposition to the 'Litmatch' trade mark (Classes 09, 38, 45). The Hearing Officer considered grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2), 5(3), and 5(4) of the Trade Marks Act 1994, including similarity of marks, dilution, and passing off. The decision was issued on 31 March 2026 by Mr Arran Cooper.

sinbon Trademark Opposition - Likelihood of Confusion and Proof of Use

UK IPO issued Decision O/0285/26 in the sinbon trademark opposition case dated 30 March 2026. The decision addresses likelihood of confusion, conceptual distinctions between marks, and proof of use requirements under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) of the Trade Marks Act.

Blyss Patches Trade Mark Opposition Decision

UKIPO Hearing Officer Mrs B Hartland issued decision O/0283/26 on the opposition against the 'Blyss Patches' trade mark application in Class 05 (pharmaceutical/medical goods). The decision addresses grounds under Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) of the Trade Marks Act, examining distinctiveness and dominant components of earlier trade marks, average consumer attention levels, and imperfect recollection.

EYES TO MESMERISE Trade Mark Opposition Decision

The UK Intellectual Property Office issued Decision O/0282/26 regarding an opposition to register the trade mark EYES TO MESMERISE in Class 3. The Hearing Officer, Mrs B Hedley, considered the opposition under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) of the Trade Marks Act, examining the distinctive and dominant components of earlier trade marks, treatment of descriptive elements, and visual, aural, and conceptual similarities including imperfect recollection.

KAYALI FLAVOURS OF NATURE Trade Mark Opposition Decision

UKIPO Hearing Officer issued Decision O/0280/26 on 30 March 2026 in a trade mark opposition concerning KAYALI FLAVOURS OF NATURE (Figurative) covering food-related Classes 29 and 30. The decision examined Sections 5(1), 5(2) and 5(3) regarding earlier trade marks, likelihood of confusion, and imperfect recollection.

NOVA figurative trade mark opposition decision

UK Intellectual Property Office issued Decision O/0279/26 regarding opposition to the NOVA figurative trade mark (THE GOLD STANDARD IN FRENCH FRIES). Hearing Officer Ms S Wallace issued the ruling on 30 March 2026. The mark covered classes 29, 31, 35, and 39.

Blood sweat tears trade mark opposition decision

The UK Intellectual Property Office issued Decision O/0274/26 on 27 March 2026 regarding a trade mark opposition against 'Blood, sweat and tears' and 'Blood sweat & tears' (Series of Two) in Class 25. The opposition was considered under Sections 5(1), 5(2), and 5(3) based on imperfect recollection of earlier trade marks. The decision addresses a specific trademark challenge proceeding rather than establishing new regulatory policy.