The trademark almetzen was filed by Almetzen GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 25, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 6, 2021 by KOLINPHARMA S.P.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Benedetto, Marco and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 6, 2021
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Relative errors of the trademark registration was recorded on August 28, 2023. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on September 29, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003150111 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 12, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Graphite for industrial purposes
Alkaline iodides for industrial purposes
Chemicals for use as aversion agents by virtue of their taste
Biochemical catalysts
Raw [unprocessed] artificial resins
Fire extinguishing compositions
Soldering chemicals
Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs
Nutrients for plants
Engine-decarbonising chemicals.
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Air fragrancing preparations
Cleaning preparations
Chalk for cosmetic use
Polishing creams
Abrasive paste
Potpourris [fragrances].
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Pesticides
Dental lacquer
Diapers for pets.
The mark was filed in class 7 with following description of goods:
Saw blades [parts of machines]
Paper production machines
Mixers [machines]
Moving staircases [escalators]
Agricultural machines
Grinders [machines]
Drilling rigs, floating or non-floating
Oil refining machines
Excavators
Paper shredders [machines], other than for office use
Spinning frames.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Feeding bottles
Compression socks for medical or therapeutic use
Cold packs for medical purposes
Cooling patches for medical purposes
Gloves for massage
Condoms
Artificial limbs
Suturing instruments
Belts, electric, for medical purposes.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Pearls [jewellery]
Diamonds
Silver objets d'art
Clocks
Jewel cases
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Jewellery charms
Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]
Jewellery findings
Precious metals, unwrought or semi-wrought.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Office perforators
Writing instruments
Paper
Copying paper [stationery]
Paper handtowels
Booklets
Posters
Newsletters.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Non-alcoholic fruit extracts
Beer
Malt beer
Syrups for beverages
Mineral water [beverages]
Non-alcoholic beer
Flavored beers
Craft beers.
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Electronic cigarettes
Cigarette paper
Cigarette lighters
Cigarette tobacco
Cigarette cases
Electronic cigars
Electronic cigarette cases
Liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Replaceable cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Smoking sets for electronic cigarettes
Cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Refill cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Holders for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette atomizers
Electronic cigarette cleaners
Electronic cigarette cartomizers
Tobacco tar for use in electronic cigarettes
Flavourings, other than essential oils, for use in electronic cigarettes
Devices for extinguishing heated cigarettes, cigars and heated tobacco sticks
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of vegetable glycerin
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of propylene glycol
Cartridges sold filled with chemical flavorings in liquid form for electronic cigarettes
Chemical flavorings in liquid form used to refill electronic cigarette cartridges.