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UKIPO refuses registration of "MYSKIN" following opposition by MZ Skin Limited
The UKIPO refused a trade mark application to register MYSKIN after opposition by luxury skincare brand MZ Skin Limited (case O/0728/25, 5 August 2025).
While rejecting the opponent’s argument that there is a likelihood of confusion between the trade marks, the Hearing Officer upheld the opposition under the ground that use of the trade mark MYSKIN would take unfair advantage from MZ SKIN's reputation.
The decisive factor was the applicant’s failure to deny some of the opponent’s claims.
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