The trademark Uncle Sam's was filed by Lease Work Kft., a corporation established under the laws of Hungary (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 25, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 13, 2021 by Time Gate GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by FREISCHEM & PARTNER PATENTANWÄLTE MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 13, 2021
The application was filed in Hungarian, and Hungarian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 2, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003150625 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 28, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Sanitary preparations and articles
Hygienic preparations and articles
Air deodorising and air purifying preparations
Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper cocktail parasols
Paper wipes for cleaning
Bags for packaging made of biodegradable paper
Food-wrapping paper
Drying towels of paper
Bags for microwave cooking
Paper pet crate mats
Tablecloths of paper
Tissue paper
Water filters of paper
Coin mats
Paper pennants
Bunting of paper
Table place setting mats of card
Paper tissues for cosmetic use
Mats of paper for drinking glasses
Table napkins of paper
Shelf paper
Refuse bags of paper
Bibs, sleeved, of paper
Paper coffee filters
Coasters of paper
Face towels of paper
Cocktail mats of paper
Kitchen rolls [paper]
Drip mats of paper
Paper washcloths
Paper wipes
Dinner mats of cardboard
Flags of paper
Decoration and art materials and media
Mats of paper for beer glasses
Make-up pads of paper for removing make-up
Paper handtowels
Absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
Drawer liners of paper, perfumed or not
Place cards
Decorative paper centerpieces
Paper lace
Toilet paper
Napkins made of paper for household use
Placards of paper
Napkin paper
Garbage bags of paper [for household use]
Tissues of paper for removing make-up
Banners of paper
Mats for beer glasses
Coasters of cardboard
Table decorations of paper
Drip mats of cardboard
Handkerchiefs of paper
Placards of paper or cardboard
Humidity control sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
Till rolls
Tablemats of paper.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Prepared insects and larvae
Sausage skins and imitations thereof
Edible oils and fats.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Baking preparations and yeasts
Salts, seasonings, flavourings
Ice.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale services in relation to cocoa
Mail order retail services related to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Mail order retail services related to foodstuffs
Retail services in relation to foodstuffs
Unmanned retail store services relating to drink
Wholesale services in relation to preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to jewellery
Retail services in relation to dietary supplements
Retail services in relation to beer
Unmanned retail store services relating to food
Wholesale services in relation to jewellery
Retail services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Retail services in relation to cocoa
Retail services in relation to preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to cookware
Retail services in relation to baked goods
Retail services in relation to kitchen appliances
Wholesale services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Retail services in relation to hygienic implements for humans
Retail services in relation to disposable paper products
Mail order retail services related to non-alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Wholesale services in relation to baked goods
Retail services in relation to cutlery
Retail services connected with the sale of subscription boxes containing chocolates
Retail services relating to alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to dietetic preparations