In deciding any question of possible conflict between two application or between an application and a registered trade mark , there are two main factors before raising an objection under this Section 19(1)and (2). These are :
- whether the marks are identical or so nearly resemble each other as to be likely to deceive or cause confusion ; and
- whether the marks are used on the same goods or services , the same description of goods or services , or whether the goods and services are closely related.
* When comparing cases, Examiners should always consider each mark as a whole. It is clear that marks are identical if they are the same in every detail when compared side by side. The test for deciding whether the marks so nearly resemble each other are established in case of law as below:
1. Imperfect Recollection
2.Appearance and Sound
3. Essential Feature
4.Composite Marks
5.Idea of Marks
6.Device Marks
7.Related Marks - confusion
8.Contextual Confusion of Marks
9. Comparing Goods and Services
10.Cross search
11.Co-pending Conflicts
12.Conflicting Marks
13.House Mark
Dalam lain perkataan , sekiranya permohonan anda dibantah di bawah Section 19(1) dan (2) , bermakna Pemeriksa telah membuat pemeriksaan bagi semua di atas dan salah satu tidak memenuhi syarat yang diperlukan. Jadi kalau anda lepas dari No. 1 - 13, mereka akan "proceed" permohonan anda .
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