The trademark BINGO was filed by FLARONIS, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 28, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 28, 2023 by BIMBO, S.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MARCH & ASOCIADOS and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 28, 2023
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 11, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 14, 2024.
The application claimed as seniority of "BX" trademark 1242101 registered on May 9, 2012 and filed on February 16, 2012 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Coffee beans and ground coffee beans, Coffee essences and extracts, Instant coffee and soluble coffee, Coffee substitutes, Chicory [coffee substitute], Teas (herbal teas other than for medical use)
Coffee in ready to drink form, Hot chocolate, Espresso
Caffeine beverages consisting primarily of caffeine, Espresso and beverages made with espresso, Tea-based beverages, Cocoa and cocoa preparations consisting primarily of cocoa, cocoa beverages consisting primarily of cocoa
Coffee beans and ground coffee beans, Coffee essences and extracts, Instant coffee and soluble coffee, Coffee substitutes, Chicory, Teas (herbal teas other than for medical use), Cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, Coffee in ready to drink form, Hot chocolate, Espresso
Beverages made with coffee and/or espresso
Chocolate, Powdered chocolate and vanilla, Honey, treacles, Caffeine drinks, Espresso and beverages made with espresso, Tea-based beverages, Cocoa and cocoa preparations, Cocoa drinks
None of the aforesaid goods being frozen nor relating to the following goods: Bread, Pastries, Cereals and Related products.