The trademark POTTPROJECT was filed by MIGUEL ÁNGEL GARCÍA BELMONTE, a national of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 10, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 9, 2021 by Wilhelm Seibel Sen., Wilhelm Seibel Jun. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Merx Pütz Rechtsanwälte PartmbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 9, 2021
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2022.The first Cancellation was filed by Wilhelm Seibel jun. (represented by Merx Pütz Rechtsanwälte PartmbB) on August 27, 2024 and Decision taken.
Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on August 7, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003152503 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 5, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000055680 was EUTM partially cancelled according to Article 60(1)(a) EUTMR with decision issued on August 27, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Cutlery
Table forks
Cutlery for use by children
Cutlery of precious metals
Disposable tableware [cutlery] made of plastics
Silver plate [knives, forks and spoons]
Canteens of cutlery made of precious metal
Spreaders [cutlery]
Kitchen knives
Thin-bladed kitchen knives
Kitchen knives (Non-electric -)
Cutlery, kitchen knives, and cutting implements for kitchen use
Boxes adapted for cutlery.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Figurines made of wood
Wickerwork
Hampers [baskets] for the transport of items
Baskets, non-metallic
Flower baskets of wicker.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Figurines made of terra cotta
Lazy susans
Utensil jars
Sifters [household utensils]
Cinder sifters [household utensils]
Wire baskets [cooking utensils]
Cooking utensils, non-electric
Cosmetic utensils
Mixing spoons [kitchen utensils]
Serving scoops [household or kitchen utensil]
Basting spoons [cooking utensils]
Spatulas for kitchen use
Skewers (cooking utensil)
Cases adapted for toilet utensils
Aluminium moulds [kitchen utensils]
Moulds [kitchen utensils]
Grills [cooking utensils]
Dishes [household utensils]
Graters [non-electric household utensils]
Trivets [table utensils]
Cutting boards for the kitchen
Sieves [household utensils]
Kitchen utensils
Kitchen utensils, not of precious metal
Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons
Household or kitchen utensils
Utensils for household purposes
Bakeware
Household containers
Table plates
Commemorative plates
Disposable table plates
Decorative plates
Biodegradable plates
Saucers for flower pots
Paper plates
Stands for dishes
Dishwashing brushes
Dish covers
Demitasse sets comprised of cups and saucers
Saucers
Saucers not of precious metals
Plates for hors d'oeuvre
Souvenir plates
Dessert plates
Insulated lids for plates and dishes
Potholders
Aluminium cookware
Bakeware [not toys]
Cooking strainers
Mortars for kitchen use
Canister sets
Oven mitts
Combined lids for kitchen containers
Kitchen containers
Bulb basters
Pots
Earthen pots
Coffee services of precious metal
Decanters
Enamelled jars
Small jugs
Wine jugs
Glass jars
Pint tankards
Mugs
Jugs of precious metal
Jugs, not of precious metal
China ornaments
Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware or glass
Porcelain ware
Porcelain articles for decorative purposes
Busts made of china
Boxes of porcelain
Ornamental sculptures made of porcelain
Statues of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware or glass
Statues of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass
Figurines [statuettes] of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware or glass
Figurines of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass
Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass
Ornamental models made of porcelain
Porcelain flower pots
Porcelain mugs
Coffee services of china
Decorative china
Cups made of pottery
Ceramic tableware
Coffee services of ceramic
Ceramic hollowware
Boxes of earthenware
Ceramics for household purposes
Glass bowls
Glass flasks [containers]
Busts of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware or glass
Busts of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware, terra-cotta or glass
Sculptures made from glass
Enamelled glass
Decorative boxes of glass
Fiberglass figurines
Fruit bowls of glass
Works of art made of glass
Mosaics of glass, not for building
Model figures [ornaments] made of glass
Jardinieres of glass
Glass tableware
Glass mugs
Unworked glass
Tempered glass [not for building]
Pressed glass
Porous glass
Busts made of earthenware
Mugs made of earthenware
Planters of earthenware
Earthenware basins
Earthenware
Works of art made of earthenware
Tea services [tableware].
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Raffia
Raffia fibers
Jute
Jute fiber [raw]
Hemp
Dressed hemp
Hemp nettings
Hemp fibres
True hemp fiber [raw].
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Jute fabric
Jute cloth
Hemp fabric
Hemp cloth
Hemp yarn fabrics
Hemp base mixed fabrics.
The mark was filed in class 26 with Bobbin lace and Crochet hooks..
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Commercial management
Advisory services for business management
Business management
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Ordering services for third parties
Online ordering services
Wholesale ordering services
Sales management services
Sales promotion for others
Retail store services in the field of clothing
Retail services in relation to saddlery
Retail services in relation to furniture
Retail services in relation to tableware
Retail services in relation to fabrics
Retail services in relation to jewellery
Retail services in relation to cutlery
Retail services in relation to sewing articles
Retail services in relation to art materials
Retail services in relation to works of art
Retail services in relation to clothing
Retail services in relation to clothing accessories
Online retail services relating to clothing
Retail services relating to kitchen knives
Retail services relating to home textiles
Retail services in relation to kitchen appliances
Wholesale services in relation to tableware
Wholesale services in relation to threads
Retail services in relation to threads
Wholesale services in relation to cutlery
Retail services for works of art provided by art galleries
Wholesale services in relation to art materials
Wholesale services in relation to works of art
Business administration services for processing sales made on the internet
Business administration services for the processing of sales made on a global computer network.