The trademark ZARSKA was filed by Stefan Peter Reßl, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 11, 2020, and received one opposition filed on September 13, 2020 by INDUSTRIA DE DISEÑO TEXTIL, S.A. (INDITEX, S.A.) on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CLARKE, MODET Y CÍA., S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 13, 2020
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on September 28, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 9, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003130766 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 12, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic extracts
Alcoholic essences
Alcoholic wines
Sugarcane-based alcoholic beverages
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages containing fruit
Alcoholic cocktail mixes
Alcoholic punches
Alcoholic egg nog
Alcoholic fruit cocktail drinks
Nira [sugarcane-based alcoholic beverage]
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, other than beer-based
Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Alcoholic cocktails containing milk
Alcoholic coffee-based beverage
Alcoholic tea-based beverage
Grain-based distilled alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic carbonated beverages, except beer
Alcoholic cocktails in the form of chilled gelatins
Vodka
Absinthe
Flavored tonic liquors
Bourbon whiskey
Schnapps
Cachaca
Calvados
Arrack [arak]
Baijiu [Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage]
Distilled beverages
Fermented spirit
Ginseng liquor
Extracts of spiritous liquors
Distilled spirits of rice (awamori)
Spirits [beverages]
Kirsch
Canadian whisky
Cherry brandy
Rum
Scotch whisky
Potable spirits
Blended whisky
Brandy
Gin
Whisky
Sugar cane juice rum
Low alcoholic drinks
Herb liqueurs
Liqueurs
Coffee-based liqueurs
Scotch whisky based liqueurs
Bitters
Peppermint liqueurs
Rice alcohol
Cream liqueurs
Sake
Blackcurrant liqueur
Digesters [liqueurs and spirits].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services relating to alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Retail services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Mail order retail services related to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Retail services via catalogues related to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Retail services via global computer networks related to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Alcoholic beverage procurement services for others [purchasing goods for other businesses]
Marketing
Digital marketing
Advertising and marketing
Arranging commercial transactions, for others, via online shops
Mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others
Purchasing of goods and services for other businesses
Procurement of goods on behalf of other businesses
Arranging business introductions relating to the buying and selling of products
Retail services in relation to preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to beer.
The mark was filed in class 39 with Distribution services relating to beverages, such as alcoholic beverages.