The trademark NOBLEZA was filed by AIGOSTAR SPAIN LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 28, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 30, 2022 by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HARTE-BAVENDAMM RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 30, 2022
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 address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 19, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 14, 2024. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 15, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003163167 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 3, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Cosmetics for animals
Deodorants for human beings or for animals
Shampoos for pets [non-medicated grooming preparations]
Deodorants for pets
Shampoos for animals (non-medicated sanitary preparations)
Shampoos for pets [non-medicated grooming preparations]
Non-medicated mouth washes for pets
Talcum powder, for toilet use
Tailors' wax
Air fragrancing preparations.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Diapers for pets
Disposable pet diapers
Lice treatment preparations [pediculicides]
Lice treatment preparations [pediculicides]
Medicated shampoos for pets
Vitamins for pets
Repellents for dogs
Insecticidal animal shampoos
Vitamins for animals
Dog washes [insecticides]
Antiparasitic collars for animals
Medicated animal feed
Insecticidal veterinary washes
Insecticides
Bug repellent
Tobacco extracts [insecticides]
Larvae exterminating preparations
Parasiticides
Vermin destroying preparations.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hair clippers for animals [hand instruments]
Electric hair clippers for animals [hand instruments]
Insecticide vaporizers [hand tools]
Syringes for spraying insecticides
Hand tools, hand-operated
Cuticle tweezers
Nail clippers, electric or non-electric
Manicure sets
Nail files, electric
Tweezers
Scissors.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Plastic bags for pet waste disposal
Plastic bags for pet waste disposal
Refuse bags of paper, in relation to the following fields: Pets
Garbage bags of vinyl for household use
Garbage bags of plastics [for household use]
Garbage bags of paper [for household use]
Garbage bags of paper or of plastics.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Coats for dogs
Leads for animals
Clothing for pets
Dog leashes
Dog collars
Winter coats for dogs
Covers for animals
Coats for cats
Mountaineering sticks
Mountaineering sticks
Leather leashes
Muzzles
Collars for animals
Moleskin [imitation of leather]
Cases of leather or leatherboard
Girths of leather
Umbrellas
Harness for animals
Bags for carrying pets
Rucksacks
Leather dog leads
Walking sticks
Handbags
Trunks [luggage]
Portmanteaus
Net bags for shopping
Bags.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Nesting boxes for household pets
Kennels for household pets
Dog kennels
Scratching posts for cats
Pet cushions
Dispensers for dog waste bags, fixed, not of metal
Dog beds
Cat beds
Nesting boxes for household pets
Nesting boxes
Beds for household pets
Fishing baskets.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Birdcages
Litter boxes for pets
Animal grooming gloves
Transport crates, For pets
Automatic feeding bowls for pets
Aquarium ornaments
Cages for household pets
Non-mechanized pet waterers in the nature of portable water and fluid dispensers for pets
Cages for household pets
Feeding tubs for pets
Combs for animals
Drinking troughs
Feeding troughs
Litter boxes for pets
Indoor aquaria.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Adhesive fabric for application by heat
Non-woven textile fabrics
Velvet
Silk [cloth]
Felt
Bed covers
Bath towels
Blankets for household pets
Elastic woven material
Curtain holders of textile material
Glass cloths [towels]
Banners of textile or plastic.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Ring games
Balls for games
Body-building apparatus
Dominoes
Balance beams [for gymnastic]
Toy whistles
Swimming pools [play articles]
Temporary protective equipment for sports
Rods for fishing
Screens (Camouflage -) [sports articles]
Artificial fishing bait
Landing nets for anglers
Floats for fishing
Fish hooks
Fishing tackle
Fishing lines
Reels for fishing
Gut for fishing
Bite indicators [fishing tackle]
Bait bags for holding live bait
Bags especially designed for fishing tackle
Toys for pets
Toys for dogs
Balloons
Toys
Dolls
Flying discs [toys]
Novelty toys for parties
Parlour games
Toy vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Fruit, fresh
Seeds for planting
Seeds for planting
None of the aforesaid goods belonging to the botanical genus "Solanum"