The trademark application DING TEA was filed by CHU YU HSIANG CO., LTD., a corporation established under the laws of Taiwan, Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 22, 2023, and it was registered by office on February 29, 2024 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on August 2, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 27, 2024.
The Refusal with reference B 018831960 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(g) EUTMR with decision issued on July 5, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Plastic cups
Paper cups
Biodegradable cups
Cup lids
Drinking straws
Biodegradable rice straws for drinking
Heat insulated containers
Heat insulated containers for drinks
Thermal insulated bags for food or beverages
Mug sleeves
Containers for beverages
Tea makers [non-electric]
Tea infusers
Coffee makers, non-electric
Beverage stirrers
Shakers
Insulating sleeve holder for beverage cups
Cups
Insulated flasks
Chopsticks
Saucers
Tea cups
Teapots
Drinking receptacles
Drinks containers
Drinking glasses
Drinking cups
Tea services [tableware]
Drinking flasks for travellers
Reusable bottles
Tea caddies
Tableware, cookware and containers
Tea bag rests
Beverage urns, non-electric
Tea urns (Non-electric -)
Coasters, not of paper or textile
Tablemats, not of paper or textile
Place mats, not of paper or textile
Tablemats of plastic.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Tea
Tea leaves
Tea-based beverages
Tea beverages
Tea bags
Tapioca pearls
Black tea
Green tea
Oolong tea
Fructose for food
Liquid sugar
Sago
Pastries
Biscuits
Flavourings of tea
Tea beverages with milk
Tea essences
Instant tea
Tea mixtures
Tea mix powders
Tea extracts
Teas
Sugar
Honey
Ices
Flavorings for beverages
Flavourings for foods
Flavouring syrups
Essences for food [other than essential oils]
Fruit flavourings for food or beverages, except essences
Puddings
Confectionery
Cakes
Bread
Coffee flavorings
Condiments
Spices
Ice cubes
Candy
Bakery goods
Fruit vinegar
Tea for infusions.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Non-alcoholic beverages flavoured with tea
Soft drinks flavored with tea
Flavoured carbonated beverages
Fruit-based soft drinks flavored with tea
Preparations for making non-alcoholic beverages
Syrups for making beverages
Dilutable preparations for making beverages
Essences for making non-alcoholic beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages
Soft drinks
Fruit juices
Fruit drinks
Fruit beverages
Vegetable juice
Beer
Non-alcoholic beers
Aerated water
Whey beverages
Non-alcoholic honey-based beverages
Powders for effervescing beverages.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail and wholesale services relating to tea, coffee, bakery products, foodstuffs, tableware, drinks containers, beverages and preparations for making beverages
Franchise services, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment and operation of tea shops
Online wholesale and retail store services featuring teas and beverages
Provision of assistance [business] in the operation of franchises
Business advisory services relating to the establishment and operation of franchises
Providing assistance in the management of franchised businesses
Franchising services providing business assistance
Retail services via catalogues related to non-alcoholic drinks
Retail services via catalogues related to foodstuffs
Retail services via global computer networks related to non-alcoholic beverages
Wholesale ordering services
Business management of wholesale and retail outlets
Administration of the business affairs of retail stores
Online marketing
Online ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery
Online ordering services
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Advertising and marketing
Import-export agency services
Providing an on-line commercial information directory on the internet
Marketing research
Organization of trade fairs
Demonstration of goods
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Providing commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Marketing agency services
Goods or services price quotations
Corporate identity services
Providing consumer product information relating to food or drink products
Presentation of companies and their goods and services on the Internet
Advertising and publicity
Auctioneering provided on the internet
Promotion of goods and services for others
Systemization of information into computer databases
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]