The trademark HOT DAMN! was filed by Getir Germany GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 20, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 9, 2023 by SOCIEDAD ANONIMA DAMM on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by DESPACHO GONZÁLEZ-BUENO, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 9, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 10, 2023. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on November 16, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003187837 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 4, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Plant milk
Almond milk
Chia Milk
Coconut milk
Nut based milk
Oat Milk
Dried fruit and vegetable snacks
Processed, dried, roasted and seasoned Nuts and Seeds
Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables
Jellies
Jams
Compotes
Eggs
Milk, cheese, butter, yogurt and other milk products
Oils and fats for food
Frozen fruit and vegetables
Preserved fruit and vegetables
Processed fruit and vegetables
Antipasto salads
Dips
Dairy products and dairy substitutes
Processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Prepared meals, convenience food and savoury snacks
Meat, fish, poultry and game and products thereof
Soy based snacks and products
Seaweed based snacks and products
Sausages and Ham
Peanut butter.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee
Beverages with coffee, cocoa, chocolate or tea base
Coffee beans
Grounded coffee
Tea and Coffee Drinks
Iced tea
Sweeteners
Honey
Flour and preparations made from cereals
Bread, pastries and confectionery
Chocolate
Ice cream, sorbets and other edible ices
Sugar, honey, treacle
Salt, seasonings, spices, preserved herbs
Vinegar, sauces and other condiments
Ice (frozen water)
Probiotic cereal-, chocolate-, cocoa-, coffee-, grain- or Muesli-based snack bars