The trademark otto taverna was filed by Ante Vlašić, a national of the Republic of Croatia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 28, 2020, and received one opposition filed on August 30, 2020 by Otto (GmbH & Co KG) on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by WHITE & CASE LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 30, 2020
The application was filed in Croatian, and Croatian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R1168/2023-4 was Opposition rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 17, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003129896 was rejected according to Article 8(5) CTMR with decision issued on April 3, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Bar and restaurant services
Snack-bars
Delicatessens [restaurants]
Hospitality services [food and drink]
Café services
Canteens
Corporate hospitality (provision of food and drink)
Food sculpting
Providing food and drink in Internet cafes
Providing food and drink in bistros
Providing food and drink in restaurants and bars
Providing food and drink for guests
Providing food and drink for guests in restaurants
Arranging of wedding receptions [food and drink]
Pubs
Beer bar services
Pizza parlours
Food preparation for others on an outsourcing basis
Preparation and provision of food and drink for immediate consumption