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018665745

FONTINA DOP - VALLE D'AOSTA

March 2, 2022

Trademark Summary

The trademark FONTINA DOP - VALLE D'AOSTA was filed by Consorzio Produttori e tutela della D.O.P. Fontina, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 28, 2022, and received one opposition filed on July 25, 2022 by Fontaine Nahrungsmittel GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 25, 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 30 with following description of goods:
    1. Cheese-flavoured biscuits complying with the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    2. Cheese bread complying with the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    3. Cheesecake complying with the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    4. Cheese-flavoured crackers complying with the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    5. Puffed cheese balls complying with the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    6. Coffee
    7. Tea
    8. Cocoa and artificial coffee
    9. Rice
    10. Tapioca and sago
    11. Sugar
    12. Honey
    13. Treacle
    14. Salt
    15. Mustard
    16. Vinegar, spices
    17. Ice [frozen water]
    18. Oat-based food
    19. Seasonings
    20. Cereal bars
    21. Cocoa-based beverages
    22. Coffee-based beverages
    23. Chamomile-based beverages
    24. Chocolate-based beverages
    25. Tea-based beverages
    26. Cocoa beverages with milk
    27. Chocolate beverages with milk
    28. Biscuits
    29. Petit-beurre biscuits
    30. Buns
    31. Puddings
    32. Burritos
    33. Caramels [candy]
    34. Cheeseburgers complying with the specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    35. Cheese-based condiments complying with the specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    36. Confectionery
    37. Crackers
    38. Pancakes
    39. Dulce de leche
    40. Confectionery for decorating Christmas trees
    41. Garden herbs, preserved [seasonings]
    42. Hominy
    43. Pies
    44. Ices
    45. Chocolate-coated nuts
    46. Breadcrumbs
    47. Bread rolls
    48. Cheese-based pasta complying with the specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    49. Pastries
    50. Cheese-based pizza complying with the specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    51. Cereal preparations
    52. Quiches
    53. Cheese-based sauces (condiments) complying with the specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    54. Peppers [seasonings]
    55. Cereal-based snack food
    56. Rice-based snack food
    57. Sherbets [ices]
    58. Spices
    59. Tortillas.
  • The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
    1. Advertising
    2. Business management
    3. Business administration
    4. Office functions
    5. Rental of vending machines
    6. Rental of advertising time on communication media
    7. Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
    8. Shop window dressing
    9. Administration of consumer loyalty programs
    10. Cost price analysis
    11. Compilation of information into computer databases
    12. Demonstration of goods
    13. Direct mail advertising
    14. Compilation of statistics
    15. Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
    16. Providing business information via a web site
    17. Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
    18. Marketing
    19. Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
    20. Publicity material rental
    21. Rental of sales stands
    22. Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
    23. Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
    24. Sales promotion for others
    25. Business inquiries
    26. Public relations services
    27. Sponsorship search
    28. Marketing research
    29. Market studies
    30. Import-export agency services
    31. Retail and/or wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Cheese complying with the specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA", food except cheese and beverages, as well as flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, yeast, baking-powder, flour, dough, pastry dough, fish, seafood.
  • The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
    1. Arranging and conducting of tutorials, Arranging and conducting of competitions, fairs, shows, exhibitions, seminars, panel discussions, educational workshops
    2. Sporting and cultural activities
    3. Development and support of informational, educational, cultural, sports and entertainment initiatives and events for use in promoting the PDO "FONTINA"
    4. Conducting guided tours
    5. Publication of books
    6. Electronic online publication of periodicals and books
    7. Club services
    8. Production of shows
    9. Holiday camp services
    10. Lending library services.
  • The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
    1. Serving food and drinks
    2. Bars, pubs, brasseries, cafeterias, wine bars, restaurants, pizzerias
    3. Food and drink catering
    4. Hotel services
    5. Providing of cheese manufactured according to the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA"
    6. Tasting of cheese manufactured according to the production specifications of the protected designation of origin "FONTINA".