The trademark SINGHA was filed by Xiangkeng Cao, a national of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 15, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 15, 2022 by Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Humphreys, Robert and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 15, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003178892 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 29, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1530/2024-4 was Other according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on February 26, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper
Copying paper [stationery]
Toilet paper
Hygienic paper
Clips for offices
Staples for offices
Printed matter
Posters
Lithographic works of art
Conical paper bags
Cardboard cartons
Bags [envelopes, pouches] of paper or plastics, for packaging.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beer
Ginger beer
Ginger ale
Malt beer
Beer wort
Extracts of hops for making beer
Malt wort
Energy drinks
Non-alcoholic fruit juice beverages
Vegetable drinks
Mineral water [beverages].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Import-export agency services
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Demonstration of goods
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]