The trademark ANORA was filed by Anora Group Plc, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Finland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 22, 2020, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on January 21, 2021 by AGORA, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by 1919 POLO PATENT and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on January 21, 2021 by BODEGAS VIÑA NORA, S.L.U. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CUATRECASAS GONÇALVES PEREIRA PROPIEDAD INDUSTRIAL, S.R.L. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Finnish, and Finnish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on March 17, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 9, 2021. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 4, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on August 30, 2022.
The Appeal with reference B R1661/2022-1 was No decision on opposition according to Article 66(1) EUTMR with decision issued on May 2, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003139503 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 13, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003139517 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 27, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and natural elements
Alcohol
Alcohol for industrial purposes
Geothermal fluids for transferring heat in geothermal systems
Antifreezing fluid in geothermal and other heating or cooling systems
Chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages
Starches for use in manufacturing and industry.
The mark was filed in class 30 with Processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Malts and unprocessed cereals
Barley
Malted barley
Beer barley
Foodstuffs and fodder for animals.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beer and brewery products
Non-alcoholic beverages
Non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages
Except alcohol free wine.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic beverages (except beers)
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Except wines and beverages containing wine.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale and retail services relating to alcoholic beverages, pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, beer and brewery products, non-alcoholic beverages and non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages, except alcohol free wine, wines and beverages containing wine
Wholesale and retail services relating to chemical substances, chemical materials and chemical preparations, and natural elements
Wholesale and retail services relating to alcohol and alcohol for industrial purposes
Wholesale and retail services relating to geothermal fluids for transferring heat in geothermal systems, and antifreezing fluid in geothermal and other heating or cooling systems
Wholesale and retail services relating to chemical and organic compositions for use in the manufacture of food and beverages
Wholesale and retail services relating to starches for use in manufacturing and industry
Wholesale and retail services relating to processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof
Wholesale and retail services relating to malts and unprocessed cereals, including barley, malted barley and beer barley
Wholesale and retail services relating to foodstuffs and fodder for animals.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods: