018719444

ALMA

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June 20, 2022

Trademark Summary

The trademark ALMA was filed by Pharma Green Holding S.P.A. Società Benefit, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 3, 2022, and received undefined oppositions.

Opposition Proceedings

There are undefined oppositions were filed:

• The first opposition filed on October 3, 2022 by AGF88 HOLDING Srl on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by UFFICIO VENETO BREVETTI and its proceedings were handled in IT
• The second opposition filed on October 3, 2022 by ALLMICROALGAE - NATURAL PRODUCTS, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by RCF - PROTECTING INNOVATION, S.A. and its proceedings were handled in English
• The third opposition filed on October 2, 2022 by Novartis AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by AKRAN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SRL and its proceedings were handled in English
• The fourth opposition filed on September 18, 2022 by Alma Lasers Ltd. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Brantsandpatents BV and its proceedings were handled in English

The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).

The Opposition with reference B 003178977 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 22, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1468/2024-2 was Trade mark application refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 19, 2025 by the EUIPO.

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Goods And Services

• The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Essential oils and aromatic extracts
  2. Toiletries
  3. Ethereal oils
  4. Aromatic essential oils
  5. Oils for perfumes and scents
  6. Sun blocking preparations [cosmetics]
  7. Facial preparations
  8. Make-up
  9. Cosmetic preparations for skin care
  10. Cosmetic preparations for bath and shower
  11. Synthetic perfumery
  12. Natural perfumery
  13. Perfumery
  14. Perfumery and fragrances.
• The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations
  2. Sanitary preparations and articles
  3. Pharmaceuticals and natural remedies
  4. Diagnostic preparations and materials
  5. Mineral dietary supplements
  6. Dietary and nutritional supplements
  7. Anti-oxidant food supplements
  8. Medicated food supplements
  9. Food supplements in liquid form
  10. Nutritional supplements
  11. Food supplements for non-medical purposes
  12. Feed supplements for veterinary use
  13. Dietary supplements with a cosmetic effect
  14. Pharmaceuticals
  15. Homeopathic pharmaceuticals
  16. Antibacterial pharmaceuticals
  17. Chemico-pharmaceutical preparations
  18. Pharmaceutical preparations for veterinary use.
• The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Business assistance, management and administrative services
  2. Advertising, marketing and promotional services
  3. Advertising services relating to pharmaceutical products
  4. Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
  5. Provision and rental of advertising space, time and media
  6. Product demonstrations and product display services
  7. Public relations services
  8. Trade show and commercial exhibition services
  9. Bill-posting
  10. Analysis of advertising response and market research
  11. Analysis of advertising response
  12. Marketing.
• The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Pharmaceutical advice
  2. Medical services
  3. Provision of medical services
  4. Pharmaceutical services
  5. Advisory services relating to pharmaceuticals
  6. Consultancy and information services provided via the Internet relating to pharmaceutical products
  7. Professional consultancy relating to health care
  8. Provision of health information.