The trademark OTON was filed by OZEN, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 9, 2021, and received one opposition filed on November 9, 2021 by OTO International Ltd on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BIRD & BIRD LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 9, 2021
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003158092 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 25, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Shoes
Headgear
Shirts
Tee-shirts
Sweat shirts
Pullovers
Polo shirts
Waistcoats
Leather dresses
Belts [clothing]
Furs [clothing]
Gloves [clothing]
Scarves
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Neckties
Hosiery
Socks
Slippers
Beach shoes
Ski boots
Sports shoes
Underwear
Headbands [clothing]
Caps being headwear, hats, bucket caps.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Sugar
Rice
Tapioca
Flour
Cereal preparations
Bread
Pastries
Confectionery
Edible ices
Honey
Agave syrup [natural sweetener]
Yeast
Baking powder
Powders for cakes
Spice rubs
Condiments
Salt
Mustard
Vinegar
Sauces [condiments]
Spices
Garden herbs, preserved [seasonings]
Ice for refreshment
Sandwiches
Pizzas
Pancakes
Biscuits
Cakes
Rusks
Confectionery
Chocolate
Aromatic preparations for food
Food flavourings, other than essential oils
Flavourings, other than essential oils, for beverages and cakes
Sweetmeats [candy]
Fruit jellies [confectionery]
Dessert mousses [confectionery]
Chewing gum for breath freshening
Chewing gum
Cake doughs, Pastry, Pastes for cooking, Batter mixes