SKY LTD (FORMERLY SKY PLC) v SKYKICK UK LTD (No. 4)

Abstract

H1 Trade Marks — European trade marks — SKY — Validity — Broad specifications of goods and services — Bad faith — Requirement of clarity and precision — Lack of bona fide intention to use — Declarations of intention to use — “Computer software” — Partial validity — Case management — “Electronic mail services” — Infringement — Likelihood of confusion — Lack of evidence of confusion — Whether necessary to consider all alleged acts of infringement — Passing off — Application of the judgment on reference to Court of Justice — Appeal to Court of Appeal