The trademark SALT was filed by Pro Vape, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Latvia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 11, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 11, 2023 by Xyfil Limited on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CORNET VINCENT SEGUREL and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 11, 2023
The application was filed in Latvian, and Latvian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018884098 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 20, 2025 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018884098 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 7, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette cases
Liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Smoking sets for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of propylene glycol
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of vegetable glycerin
Cartridges sold filled with chemical flavorings in liquid form for electronic cigarettes
Chemical flavorings in liquid form used to refill electronic cigarette cartridges
Refill cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette boxes
Electronic cigarette cleaners
Electronic cigarette atomizers
Holders for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of flavorings in liquid form used to refill electronic cigarette cartridges
Personal vaporisers and electronic cigarettes, and flavourings and solutions therefor
Flavorings, other than essential oils, for tobacco substitutes
Electronic cigarette cartomizers
Cigarette holders.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management services relating to electronic commerce
Organisation of exhibitions for business or commerce
Advertising services for the promotion of e-commerce
Provision of information and advisory services relating to e-commerce
Digital advertising services
Product demonstrations and product display services
Publicity services
Advertising agency services
Distribution and dissemination of advertising materials [leaflets, prospectuses, printed material, samples]
Publicity columns preparation
Publication of publicity materials and texts
Issuing of publicity leaflets
Advertising, promotional and public relations services
Public relations consultancy
Public relations studies
Rental of advertisement space and advertising material
Business management and organization consultancy
Business management
Providing commercial information to consumers
Assistance and advice regarding business management
Providing consumer product information
Providing consumer product advice, in relation to the following goods: electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette liquids and electronic cigarette liquids
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: electronic cigarettes, Electronic cigarette cases, Smoking kits, electronic cigarette liquids, Flavourings for electronic cigarettes, cartridges for electronic cigarettes, electronic cigarette atomisers, Batteries for electronic cigarettes, e-cigarette accessories.