The trademark GRANDE VITAE was filed by Grande Vitae GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 23, 2022, and received one opposition filed on May 22, 2022 by Vintae Luxury Wine Specialists, S.L.U. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by 1919 POLO PATENT and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 22, 2022
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beer
Waters
Soft drinks
Fruit juice beverages
Syrups for beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Alcoholic beverages of fruit
Fruit (Alcoholic beverages containing -)
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, other than beer-based
Alcoholic energy drinks
Alcopops
Cocktails
Fruit extracts, alcoholic
Rum punch
Wine punch
Alcoholic punches
Aperitifs with a distilled alcoholic liquor base
Brandy
Peppermint liqueurs
Spirits [beverages]
Anisette [liqueur]
Arrack [arak]
Distilled beverages
Bourbon whiskey
Cachaca
Calvados
Curacao
Digestifs [liqueurs and spirits]
Gin
Grappa
Kirsch
Liqueurs
Scotch whisky based liqueurs
Cream liqueurs
Fermented spirit
Rum
Vodka
Whisky
Wine
Rice alcohol
Bitters
Aperitifs
Baijiu [Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage]
Low alcoholic drinks
Hydromel [mead]
Nira [sugarcane-based alcoholic beverage]
Sake
Cider
Fortified wines
Beverages containing wine [spritzers]
Sangria
Piquette
Low-alcoholic wine
Cooking wine
White wine
Red wine
Sparkling wines
Mulled wines
Sherry
Vermouth
Preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic essences
Alcoholic extracts.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Beer, Waters, Non-alcoholic beverages, Fruit beverages and fruit juices, Syrups for beverages
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Alcoholic beverages (except beers), Fruit-based alcoholic drinks, Alcoholic beverages containing fruit, Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, other than beer-based, Alcoholic energy drinks, Alcoholic aerated beverages, Cocktails, Fruit extracts, alcoholic, rum punch, wine punch, alcoholic punches, Aperitifs with a distilled alcoholic liquor base, Brandies, peppermint liqueurs
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Spirits (beverages), Anisette (liqueur), arak [arrack], Distilled beverages, bourbon whisky, cachaca, calvados, curacao, Digestifs (liqueurs and spirits), Gin, grappa, Kirsch, liquors, Liqueurs based on scotch whisky, cream liqueurs, Fermented liquors, rum, Vodka, whisky, Wine, Rice alcohol, Bitters, Aperitifs, Baijiu (Chinese distilled alcoholic beverage), Low-alcoholic beverages, Hydromel (mead)
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: nira [sugarcane-based alcoholic beverage], sake, Cider, Fortified wines, Drinks containing wine (spritzers), sangria, Piquette, Low-alcoholic wine, Cooking wine, white wine, red wine, Sparkling wines, mulled wines, sherry, vermouth, Preparations for making alcoholic beverages, Alcoholic essences, Alcoholic extracts
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Meat, Fish, poultry, game, Fruit, fungi, Vegetables, Processed nuts and pulses, Preserved fruits, Frozen fruits, Cooked fruits, Preserved vegetables, Frozen vegetables
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Processed vegetables, Jellies, jams, fruit sauces, Fruit and vegetable spreads, Jellies for food, Jams, Compotes, Eggs, Milk products, Edible oils and fats
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Coffee, tea and cocoa and substitutes thereof, rice, Dried and fresh pastas, noodles and dumplings, Instant noodles, Stir-fried noodles with vegetables [Japchae], Tapioca, sago
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Meal, Preparations made from cereals, Bread, pastry, Confectionary, Chocolate, Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets, Sugar, honey, Syrups and treacle
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Yeast and leavening agents, Salt, condiments, Spices, preserved herbs, Vinegar, Sauces (condiments)
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: balsamic vinegar, rice, Risotto, Olive oil, Extra virgin olive oil, Truffle-based oils, Chilli oil, Essences for foodstuffs, other than essential oils
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Substances imparting flavour for addition to food (other than essential oils), dried truffles, Truffles (confectionery), preserved truffles, Cooked truffles, Truffle-based spreads (truffle creams), pesto
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: antipasto salads, Frozen appetisers consisting primarily of chicken, Frozen appetizers consisting primarily of seafood, prepared entrees consisting primarily of seafood
Retailing and wholesaling, by mail order and via websites in relation to the following goods: Butter, Savoury butters, Cheese
Assistance and advice regarding business organisation and management
Organisation of customer loyalty programs for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes
Arranging of trading transactions and commercial contracts
Advertisement and publicity services by television, radio, mail
Commercial information services, via the internet
Marketing services provided by means of digital networks
Provision of commercial information from online databases
Business brokerage services
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Business information
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Sales promotion for others
On-line advertising on a computer network
Providing business information via a web site
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Franchising services providing business assistance
Provision of assistance [business] in the establishment of franchises
Advisory services (Business -) relating to the establishment of franchises
Assistance in product commercialization, within the framework of a franchise contract
Business management for shops
Business representative services.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Trade agents in the food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage sector
Distribution services relating to beverages, such as alcoholic beverages
Storage of beverages
Delivery of hampers containing food and drink
Delivery of food and drink prepared for consumption
Bottling services.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Food and drink preservation
Food and beverage treatment
Pasteurizing of food and beverages
Brewing services
Beer brewing for others
Wine making for others
Production of wine for others
Spirits distillery services
Must making services
Consultancy in the field of wine making
Information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to all the aforesaid.