The trademark J&B BRO was filed by J&B LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of the British Virgin Islands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 19, 2020, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on February 21, 2021 by Diageo Brands B.V. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by BRISTOWS LLP and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on February 14, 2021 by S.A. BRU-CHEVRON N.V. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CALYSTA and its proceedings were handled in English
The third opposition filed on February 3, 2021 by Ergün, Engin on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by RGTH PATENTANWÄLTE PARTGMBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The fourth opposition filed on February 3, 2021 by Aktiebolaget Åbro Bryggeri on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BRANN AB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 18, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 16, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 27, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 8, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R2012/2022-1 was Application rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 11, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003140088 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 15, 2022 by the EUIPO. The null with reference B T-318/23 was Decision confirmed according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 6, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 32 with Energy drinks.
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Cigarettes
Cigars
Filter-tipped cigarettes
Tobacco pipes
Tobacco pouches
Tobacco jars
Lighters for smokers
Cigarettes containing tobacco substitutes, not for medical purposes