The trademark N was filed by Oy Hartwall Ab, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Finland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 31, 2022, and received one opposition filed on November 1, 2022 by Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by BIRD AND BIRD (Belgium) LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 1, 2022
The application was filed in Finnish, and Finnish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with Clothing, footwear, headgear.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beers
Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages
Fruit beverages and fruit juices
Syrups and other preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising services for the promotion of beverages
Mail order retail services related to beverages
Retail services in relation to beverages
Wholesale services in relation to beverages
Printed media, social media and internet sales promotion related to beverages
Online advertising
Social media advertising and marketing services
Online ordering services
Internet marketing services
Promotion and marketing of beverages via sponsored events
Organisation of events for commercial or advertising purposes.
The mark was filed in class 43 with Services for providing food and drink and temporary accommodation..