The trademark Pepper was filed by Karl H. Pepper Vermögensverwaltung GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 20, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 16, 2021 by Pepper Global Assets (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MASON HAYES & CURRAN LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 16, 2021
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Software
Apps
Electronic publications, downloadable
Downloadable image files
Recorded content
Encoded service cards and identity cards
Sound, image and data carriers
None of the aforesaid being for the purpose of financial or loan services.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Rental of advertising space
Advertising
Business analysis, research and information services
Advisory services relating to promotional activities, In the field of real estate
Compilation and systemization of information into computer databases
Office services for electronically collecting data
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Services rendered by a franchisor, namely, assistance in the running or management of industrial or commercial enterprises
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Arranging of trade fairs and exhibition for commercial or advertising purposes
Auctioneering of property.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Real estate services
Real estate affairs
Real estate procurement
Brokerage
Credit bureau services
Real estate financing
Loan advice
Real estate consultancy
Real estate appraisal
Real estate management
Rental of real estate
Planning (estate -) [financial]
Leasing of land
Providing information relating to real estate affairs, via the Internet
None of the aforesaid being property loan services.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction of property
Construction
Cleaning of property
Renovation of property
Building, construction and demolition
Installation, cleaning, repair and maintenance in the field of real estate
Advisory services relating to the renovation of property
Building fabric maintenance
Building repair
Interior and exterior cleaning of buildings.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Issue of publications
Electronic online publication of periodicals and books
Online publication of electronic newspapers
Electronic publishing services
Writing of texts
Preparation, arranging and conducting of courses, arranging, conducting and organising training courses, arranging, conducting and organising training courses, Arranging, conducting and organisation of seminars, Arranging, conducting and organising of workshops, Arranging and conducting of events, Organisation, conducting and arranging of meetings, Arranging, organising and conducting lectures, Arranging, organising and conducting entertainment
Reporting
Teaching
Educational instruction
Entertainment services
Provision of training and further training
Publishing and reporting
Training
Sporting and cultural activities
Audio production
Video production services
Multi media production services,
Photography.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Services for providing food and drink
Temporary accommodation
Food and drink catering
Party planning (providing of food and drink)
Rental of chairs, tables, table linen, glasses, tableware and cutlery