The trademark COBIOM was filed by RIN Responsible Innovation Network GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 18, 2021, and received one opposition filed on August 17, 2021 by Corbion N.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NOVAGRAAF NEDERLAND B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 17, 2021
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business consulting
Management consulting
Business research consulting
Business organisation consulting
Business organization and management consulting
Business consulting services
All the aforementioned services not in the field of bioingredient-based foods, chemicals derived from organic acids and production of biochemical solutions for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Training and instruction
Coaching [training]
Training services
Conducting courses, seminars and workshops.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Information technology consulting
Engineering research
Scientific research and analysis
Technological research
Industrial process development
Product research and development
Research and development services
Science and technology services
Development of computer platforms
Development of software
All the aformentioned services related to Biomimicry or the development of bio-inspired or sustainable solutions through the power of swarm innovation.