The trademark VIKING BOX SAUSAGES FROM SWEDEN was filed by VIKING BOX SL, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 5, 2023, and received one opposition filed on June 5, 2023 by Viking River Cruises (Bermuda) Ltd on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by BRISTOWS LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 5, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on April 11, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on May 8, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003197247 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 16, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R1814/2024-1 was Trade mark application partially refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 5, 2025 by the EUIPO.