The trademark Merhaba was filed by SI & AM Sustainable Investment and Asset Management GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 18, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on August 17, 2023 by Marhaba Halal Food B.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MERK-ECHT B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on August 8, 2023 by Seha-Wild GmbH on Identity of marks and G&S. the opponent was represented by Grauel, Holger and its proceedings were handled in German
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003201084 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 16, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003201607 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 6, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious metals and their alloys
Jewellery
Precious and semi-precious stones
Horological and chronometric instruments
Paste jewellery
Cuff links
Tie pins
Key rings and charms therefor
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Jewellery charms
Jewellery boxes.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper
Millboard
Printed matter
Posters
Bookbinding material
Photographs [printed]
Stationery
Office requisites, except furniture
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Bibs of paper
Paper tissues
Table linen of paper
Table napkins of paper
Paper bags
Drawing materials
Artists' materials
Brushes for the application of paints
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Plastic films for wrapping and packaging
Plastic bags for wrapping and packaging
Folders, sleeves and objects for collecting and storing paper.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Animal skins
Fur
Travel luggage
Suitcases
Travelling trunks
Travelling bags
Slings for carrying infants
School bags
Luggage tags
Carrier bags
Handbags
Pocket wallets
Business card cases
Tins, Cases and Boxes, of leather
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Whips
Harnesses
Saddlery
Collars for animals
Leads for animals
Covers for animals.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Household or kitchen utensils
Containers for household or kitchen use
Cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons
Combs
Sponges
Brushes
Implements for cosmetic purposes
Combs, brushes
Toothbrushes
Fitted vanity cases
Material for brush-making
Cleaning articles
Glass, unworked or semi-worked, except building glass
Glassware
Porcelain
Earthernware
Gardening gloves
Window-boxes
Watering cans
Indoor aquaria
Indoor terrariums [vivariums]
Indoor terrariums [vivariums]
Potholders
Oven mitts
Gloves for household purposes.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headgear
Sportswear
Sports shoes.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Fish, not live
Fresh poultry
Game, not live
Meat extracts
Fruit, preserved
Frozen fruits
Dried fruit
Cooked fruits
Vegetables, preserved
Frozen vegetables
Vegetables, dried
Vegetables, cooked
Pulses
Pulses and nuts, prepared for human consumption
Edible seeds
Grains, prepared for human consumption
Jellies, jams, compotes, fruit and vegetable spreads
Eggs
Milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and other dairy products
Edible oils and fats
Almond milk
Coconut milk
Peanut milk
Rice milk
Soya milk.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Coffee-based beverages
Cocoa-based beverages
Chocolate-based beverages
Tea-based beverages
Rice
Pasta
Noodles
Tapioca
Sago
Flour
Cereal preparations
Prepared cereals
Oat flakes
Corn flakes
Pearl barley
Bulgur
Muesli
Pizzas
Pâtés en croûte
Bread
Pastries
Confectionery
Chocolate
Chocolate-coated nuts
Ice cream, sorbets and other kinds of edible ices
Sugar, honey, treacle
Yeast
Baking powder
Salt
Seasonings
Spices
Preserved herbs
Vinegar
Sauces
Sauces [condiments]
Ice [frozen water]
Non-medicated confectionery containing milk.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beer
Non-alcoholic beverages
Mineral and aerated waters
Fruit drinks
Juices
Syrups and other non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages
Energy Drinks
Isotonic beverages.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business organization
Office functions
Business administration and management
Business administration
Business project management
Development of concepts for business economy
Business project management services for construction projects
Provision of sales analyses
Business operation of shopping centers for others
Professional business development and conception of shopping centres
Operation of shopping centres, Namely organisation and management, and arranging of contracts in relation to the providing of services
Business consultancy
Business strategy and planning services
Business strategy development (business consultancy)
Business consultancy, in relation to the following fields: Running franchise businesses
Public relations services
Marketing
Development of marketing strategies and concepts
Promotion services
Arranging and conducting of events for advertising and sales promotion purposes
Rental of advertising space.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and banking services
Insurance underwriting
Real estate affairs
Real estate services
Finance services
Monetary affairs
Financial advice and consultancy services
Conducting of financial transactions
Finance services
Arranging of investments
Management of investments
Real estate investment
Financial consultancy relating to real estate investment
Finance services, in relation to the following fields: Real estate investment management services
Brokerage, rental, leasing and management of real estate, Renting of commercial premises, Rental of commercial premises, Brokerage of commercial premises, management of commercial premises, Leasing of land, Land leasing services, Estate agency, Land management services
Real estate affairs, Real estate management, Rental asset management
Brokerage
Rental and leasing of shopping centres, business and practice rooms, event rooms, restaurants, cafés, hotels, bars, spas, hammams and wellness facilities and cosmetics studios, massage studios, medical practices and children's playgrounds operated by others
Real estate management services relating to shopping malls
Leasing of shopping mall space
Investment consultancy.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Services for providing food and drink
Temporary accommodation
Rental of rooms for holding functions, conferences, conventions, exhibitions, seminars and meetings
Services, in relation to the following fields: Childcare services.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Medical services
Animal healthcare services
Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals
Services in the field of agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry
Therapeutic services
Physical therapy, physiotherapy and Speech therapy