
Originally Posted by
the other bob wilson
Thinking back to my trademark examining days, I think the mark “your party” for things like political management and administration would have caused a lot of discussion in the office. I’d have edged towards allowing it because I reckon it’s got a little bit of distinctiveness. However, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the mark was objected to by a third party in the manner you mention and often it would be a case of the mark applied for having to prove it had “acquired distinctiveness” over a period that would usually be measured in years and, of course, Corbyn’s new party doesn’t have that.
In saying that, it’s sixteen years since I worked in Trade Marks and the examination criteria may have changed in that time.