The trademark Aphrodite The Secret of Natural Beauty was filed by ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ ΖΑΧΑΡΙΟΥΔΑΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΣΙΑ Ο.Ε., a corporation established under the laws of the Hellenic Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 31, 2022, and received one opposition filed on November 29, 2022 by KOZMETIKA AFRODITA d.o.o. on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ITEM D.O.O. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 29, 2022
The application was filed in Greek, and Greek was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003184045 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 22, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Essential oils and aromatic extracts
Cleaning and fragrancing preparations
Animal grooming preparations
Cosmetics
Perfumery and fragrances
Body cleaning and beauty care preparations
Oral hygiene preparations
Oils for perfumes and scents
Oils for toilet purposes
Aromatic oils
Ethereal oils
Massage oils
Massage oils and lotions
Essential oils for aromatherapy use
Essential oils for personal use
Essential oils for industrial use
Essential oils for household use
Essential oils for use in the manufacture of scented products
Tissues impregnated with essential oils, for cosmetic use
Essential vegetable oils
Ethereal essences and oils
Perfume oils for the manufacture of cosmetic preparations
Aromatics [essential oils]
Non-medicated oils
Aromatherapy oil
Aromatherapy preparations
Natural essential oils
Household fragrances
Air fragrancing preparations
Fragrance preparations
Scented body spray
Room scenting sprays
Scented bathing salts
Fragrance emitting wicks for room fragrance
Fragrances for personal use
Aromatics for household purposes
Scented linen sprays
Fragrances
Potpourris [fragrances]
Room perfumes in spray form
Cushions impregnated with fragrant substances
Extracts of flowers
Incense
Scented wood
Room fragrancing preparations
Ointments for cosmetic use
Perfumed lotions [toilet preparations]
Slimming aids [cosmetic], other than for medical use
Lint for cosmetic purposes
Massage gels, other than for medical purposes
Pumice stone
Impregnated cloths for cosmetic use
Impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with cosmetics
Impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with toilet preparations
Cosmetics and cosmetic preparations
Cosmetics for personal use
Cosmetic preparations for slimming purposes
Cosmetic preparations for use as aids to slimming
Facial preparations
Cosmetic preparations for body care
Colour cosmetics for children
Cosmetics in the form of oils
Cosmetic kits
Massage waxes
Cuticle cream
Balms, other than for medical purposes
Emollient preparations [cosmetics]
Pre-moistened cosmetic wipes
Non-medicated toiletries
Non-medicated cosmetics
Non-medicated toiletry preparations
Organic cosmetics
Cosmetics for children
Abrasive preparations for use on the body
Aloe vera preparations for cosmetic purposes
Pedicure preparations
Nasal cleaning preparations for personal sanitary purposes
Paper hand towels impregnated with cosmetics
Laundry preparations
Detergents
Colorants for toilet purposes
Colour-removing preparations
Varnish-removing preparations
Cleansing oil
Spray cleaners for household use
Bleaching preparations
Perfumes
Body fragrances
Solid perfumes
Liquid perfumes
Bases for flower perfumes
Sunscreen cream
Face creams for cosmetic use
Aromatherapy creams
Hand creams
Anti-wrinkle cream
Exfoliant creams
Day creams
Hair creams
Cosmetic creams
Depilatory creams
Perfumed creams
Body cream
Shoe cream
Non-medicated creams
Toning creams [cosmetic]
Self tanning creams [cosmetic]
Creams for leather
Night creams [cosmetics]
Tooth whitening creams
Body firming creams
Anti-aging creams
Cosmetic body scrubs
Baby suncreams
Hair protection creams
Pre-shave creams
Aftershave creams
Make up foundations
Creams (Non-medicated -) for the eyes
Make-up removing creams
Skin care creams [cosmetic]
After sun creams
Cleansing creams
Conditioning creams
Barrier creams
Moisturising creams
Suntan creams
Cosmetic creams and lotions
Creams for firming the skin
Bath creams (Non-medicated -)
Sun creams
Face and body creams
Hair care creams
Shampoos
Body washes
Emollient shampoos
Non-medicated shampoos
Baby shampoo
Shampoo-conditioners
Shampoos for personal use
Shampoos for pets [non-medicated grooming preparations]
Non-medicated hair shampoos
Dandruff shampoo
Make-up
Eyes make-up
Make-up pencils
Make-up kits
Make-up removing preparations
Make-up for the face
Make-up for the face and body
Make-up removing milks
Eye make up remover
Make-up removing lotions
Tissues impregnated with make-up removing preparations
Face powder
Bath foam
Baby bubble bath
Bath foams (Non-medicated -)
Foaming bath gels
Shower and bath foam
Dentifrices
Tooth gel
Tooth cleaning preparations
Eyelashes
False eyelashes
Cosmetic preparations for eyelashes
Adhesives for false eyelashes, hair and nails
Bleaching salts
Tooth whitening pastes
Laundry glaze
Skin whitening preparations
Nail varnish
Nail gel
Nail cosmetics
Nail varnish removers
False nails
Body milks
Moisturizing milk
Body emulsions
Baby body milks
Cleansing milks for skin care
Sun tan milk
Beauty milk
Sun-tanning oils
Baby oils
Skin moisturizer masks
Beauty masks
Hair masks
Cleansing masks
Cleaning masks for the face
Facial masks
Face and body masks
Sheet masks for cosmetic purposes
Body masks
Hair care masks
Pores tightening mask packs used as cosmetics
Exfoliants
Exfoliating scrubs for the body
Facial scrubs [cosmetic]
Exfoliating scrubs for the hands
Exfoliants for the cleansing of the skin
Exfoliating scrubs for cosmetic purposes
Gel scrub
Grains for buffing
Sun blocking lipsticks [cosmetics]
Lipstick cases
Lipsticks
Non-medicated toothpaste
Skin care creams, other than for medical use
Non-medicated preparations for the relief of sunburn
Non-medicated beauty preparations
Starch for abrasive purposes
Abrasive paper
Scouring powders
Silicon carbide [abrasive]
Hair lotions
Bath herbs.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Dental preparations and articles, and medicated dentifrices
Air deodorising and air purifying preparations
Medicinal roots
Antibacterial soap
Bacteria fighting cleanser
Antibacterial facial cleanser
Cannabidiol for medical use
Dietary supplements with a cosmetic effect
Plant and herb extracts for medicinal use
Insect repellents
Medicated dry shampoos
Medicated eye-washes
Medicated hair lotions
Medicated shampoos
Medicated shampoos for pets
Scrubs [preparations] for medical use
Medicated toothpaste
Medicinal herbs
Herbal extracts for medical purposes
Herbal creams for medical use
Herbal teas for medicinal purposes
Herbal dietary supplements for persons special dietary requirements
Extracts of medicinal herbs
Medicinal tea
Food supplements
Dietary supplements for animals
Nutritional supplements
Medicated food supplements
Food supplements for non-medical purposes
Medicinal hair growth preparations
Medicinal mud
Sanitary preparations and articles
Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations
Dental preparations and articles
Tisanes [medicated beverages].
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Eyelash brushes
Eyelash combs
Cosmetic, hygiene and beauty care utensils
Toothbrushes
Interdental brushes for cleaning the teeth
Floss for dental purposes
Flavored toothpicks
Water apparatus for cleaning teeth and gums
Water flossers
Manual toothbrushes
Apparatus for cleaning teeth and gums using high pressure water for home use
Dental cleaning articles
Deodorizing apparatus for personal use
Perfume vaporizers
Mascara brushes
Eyebrow brushes
Exfoliating brushes
Brushes for personal hygiene
Skin cleansing brushes
Bath brushes
Cosmetic utensils
Cosmetic sponges
Make-up brushes
Applicators for applying eye make-up
Applicators for cosmetics
Fitted sponge bags
Lip brushes
Eyeliner brushes
Applicator sticks for applying makeup
Cosmetic spatulas
Sponges
Make-up removing appliances
Scouring sponges
Bath sponges
Body sponges
Body scrubbing puffs
Make-up sponges
Powder puffs
Combs
Hair combs
Cleaning combs.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Cloths for removing make-up
Make-up pads of textile for removing make-up
Make-up removal cloths [textile], other than impregnated with cosmetics
Make-up removal cloths [textile], other than impregnated with toilet preparations.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Edible oils and fats
Processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil for food
Dried nuts
Aloe vera prepared for human consumption
Jams
Spiced nuts
Edible nuts
Nuts being cooked
Preserved nuts
Processed nuts
Edible oils for use in cooking foodstuffs
Olives, [prepared]
Olives, preserved
Dried olives
Raisins
Almond milk-based beverages
Butter made of nuts
Nut toppings
Peanut butter.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products