The trademark EL NORTEÑO was filed by MALDITA DESTILERIA S. DE R.L. DE C.V., a corporation established under the laws of the United Mexican States (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 7, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 26, 2021 by HEINEKEN ESPAÑA, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by FERNÁNDEZ-PALACIOS ABOGADOS, S.L.P.U.
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 16, 2023. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 2, 2024. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 2, 2024.
The Appeal with reference B R0468/2023-1 was Application allowed according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 28, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003151528 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 26, 2023 by the EUIPO.