The trademark bbx was filed by GIC Consulting GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 20, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 15, 2021 by Weetabix Limited on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 15, 2021
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Toiletries
Perfumery and fragrances
Oral hygiene preparations
Lint for cosmetic purposes
Aloe vera gel for cosmetic purposes
Balms, other than for medical purposes
Bath preparations
Hair removal and shaving preparations
Hair preparations and treatments
Skin, eye and nail care preparations
Make-up
Soaps and gels
Anti-aging serum for cosmetic use
Gel eye patches for cosmetic purposes
Bath and shower preparations
Pumice stones for personal use
Body mist
Shower and bath gel
Shower preparations
Pre-moistened cosmetic wipes
Colour cosmetics for the skin
Deodorants and antiperspirants
Foot scrubs
Body and facial butters
Body and facial oils
Skin care preparations
Hair and body wash
Henna for cosmetic purposes
Body massage oils
Cosmetic creams and lotions
Lavender gel
Beauty lotions
Face and body masks
Cosmetic preparations for bath and shower
Gel scrub
Hand cleansers
Cleaning preparations for personal use
Feminine hygiene cleansing towelettes
Make-up preparations
Beauty care cosmetics
Washing creams
Body washes
Aromatic oils
Floral water
Ethereal oils
Perfumery, essential oils
Cosmetics
Soap
Shampoos
Organic cosmetics
Massage oils
Henna [cosmetic dye]
Baby care products (Non-medicated -)
Oils for toilet purposes
Natural cosmetics
Oils for hair conditioning
Toilet water
Perfumed toilet waters
Dhoop
Essential oils of sandalwood
Furbishing preparations
Aftershave creams
After-shave preparations
Skin cream
Shampoo-conditioners
Breath freshening preparations for personal hygiene
Massage waxes
Chewable dentifrices
Bath salts
Shampoos for personal use
Facial toners [cosmetic]
Body lotions
Cosmetic soaps
Lip cosmetics
Cleansers for intimate personal hygiene purposes, non medicated
Cleaning preparations
Household fragrances
Air fragrance reed diffusers
Shaving cream.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Nutritional supplements
Herbal supplements
Protein dietary supplements
Food for babies
Sanitary preparations and articles
Dietary supplemental drinks
Food supplements
Glucose dietary supplements
Dietary and nutritional supplements
Hygienic preparations and articles
Dental preparations and articles, and medicated dentifrices
Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations
Air deodorising and air purifying preparations
Pest control preparations and articles
Sanitary towels
Diapers for incontinence.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Massage apparatus
Esthetic massage apparatus
Manual massage instruments
Massage chairs
Massage chairs with built-in massage apparatus
Massaging apparatus for personal use.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]
Jewelry boxes of precious metal
Jewel cases
Meditation beads
Earrings
Jewels
Paste jewellery.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Toilet paper
Refuse bags of paper
Paper handtowels
Make-up pads of paper for removing make-up
Water filters of paper
Paper toilet bowl liners.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Bags
Leather bags and wallets
Travelling bags
Toiletry bags
Handbags
Bags for sports
Umbrellas and parasols
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Cosmetic purses
Walking sticks
Document cases of leather.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Combs
Tableware, cookware and containers
Cosmetic, hygiene and beauty care utensils
Articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Brushes
Soap boxes
Flasks
Brushes for personal hygiene
Hair combs
Table plates
Cooking pot sets
Pouring spouts
Bottle pourers
Household or kitchen utensils
Biodegradable plates
Biodegradable cups
Biodegradable bottles
Household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Preserve glasses.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Towels of textile
Bed linen
Sheets [textile]
Household textile articles
Prayer cloth
Banners of textile
Bed linen and blankets
Bed pads
Upholstery fabrics
Fabrics
Wall hangings
Cloths for removing make-up
Textile material
Valances
Swaddling blankets.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Underwear
Ladies' underwear
Sportswear
Shoes
Jackets [clothing]
Saris
Suits
Burkas
Stockings
Shirts
Caps being headwear
Tee-shirts
Formalwear
Cloaks
Neckerchiefs
Gloves [clothing]
Costumes
Veils [clothing]
Skirts
Shirts and slips
Bikinis
Swimming trunks
Overalls
Layettes [clothing]
Footwear
Pumps [footwear]
Cravats
Uniforms
Dresses
Capes
Denims [clothing]
Foundation garments
Corsets [underclothing]
Dance clothing
Waist belts
Sandals
Slippers
Clothing of leather
Tops [clothing]
Hijabs
Latex clothing
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Trousers
Kilts
Caftans
Yoga pants
Casualwear
Leisure shoes
Bathing suits
Hooded pullovers
Leggings [trousers].
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Apple chips
Banana chips
Snack mixes consisting of dehydrated fruit and processed nuts
Vegetable pate
Soup powders
Processed mangos
Pressed fruit paste
Dried fruit-based snacks
Bombay mix
Potato snacks
Pre-cooked curry stew
Bean dip
Dairy-based dips
Organic milk
Cheese
Fruit pulp
Mixes for making soup
Broth [soup]
Dahls
Canned soups
Peanuts, prepared
Peanut paste
Frozen meals consisting primarily of poultry
Yogurt drinks
Yoghurt
Desserts made from milk products
Organic nut and seed-based snack bars
Beverages having a milk base
Flavoured milk beverages
Almond milk
Ginger jam
Cheese mixtures
Cheddar cheese
Processed cheese
Olives, preserved
Vegetables, preserved
Fruit, preserved
Fruits, tinned
Meat, tinned
Dairy products and dairy substitutes
Soups and stocks, meat extracts
Stews
Falafel
Fruit-based snack food
Nut-based snack foods
Cheese-based snack foods
Potato-based snack foods
Ready cooked meals consisting wholly or substantially wholly of poultry
Pre-cooked soup
Fruit preserves
Vegetables, tinned
Condensed milk
Fish, tinned
Canned pulses.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables
Savory sauces, chutneys and pastes
Poppadums
Flat bread
Rice-based snack food
Chickpea flour
Spices
Rice
Seasoning mixes
Crackers
Snack foods made from corn
Snack food products made from maize flour
Snack food products made from potato flour
Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies)
Sweets (candy), candy bars and chewing gum
Tacos
Nachos
Poppadums
Tea
Coffee
Dry and liquid ready-to-serve meals, mainly consisting of rice
Dry and liquid ready-to-serve meals, mainly consisting of pasta
Bakery goods
Bread
Cakes
Chai tea
Dressings for salad
Frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta
Prepared desserts [confectionery]
Puddings
Rice-based pudding dessert
Ice cream
Chutneys [condiments]
Chutneys [condiments]
Cumin powder
Dried cumin seeds
Cheesecakes
Preserved herbs
Garden herbs, preserved [seasonings]
Coffee pods
Tea pods.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Fresh mangos
Palms [leaves of the palm tree]
Foodstuffs and fodder for animals
Vegetables, fresh
Foodstuffs for dogs
Organic fresh vegetables
Organic fresh herbs
Raw and unprocessed agricultural products
Animal foodstuffs derived from vegetable matter
Foodstuffs for cats
Canned foodstuffs for dogs.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Mango juice
Beer
Non-alcoholic beverages
Protein drinks
Juices
Carbonated non-alcoholic drinks
Lemonades
Smoothies
Fruit drinks
Non-alcoholic punch
Organic fruit juice
Sports drinks
Whey beverages
Energy drinks
Soft drinks
Isotonic beverages
Colas [soft drinks]
Ginger beer
Ginger juice beverages
Malt beer.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods: