The trademark LARA WEAR PRECIOUS KNITWEAR was filed by LAURA-MIHAELA CIUHU, a national of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 17, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 9, 2023 by INDUSTRIA DE DISEÑO TEXTIL, S.A. (INDITEX, S.A.) on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CLARKE, MODET Y CÍA., S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 9, 2023
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003206684 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 19, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Gowns
Skirts
Blouses
Shirts
Tee-shirts
Blazers
Blazers
Parkas
Gym suits
Trousers
Sweaters
Overcoats
Heavy coats
Coats
Coats
Jerseys
Coveralls
Fur jackets
Clothing
Waistcoats
Bellybands
Topcoats
Babydolls
Brassieres
Bikinis
Underpants
Tank tops
Bodies [clothing]
Boy shorts [underwear]
Girdles
Bralettes
Tights
Jumper suits
Corsets [underclothing]
Layettes [clothing]
Bath robes
Bathing suits
Dressing gowns
Neckties
Pants
Jeans
Denim
Jerseys [clothing]
Underwear
Underwear
Tank tops
Pyjamas
Shorts
Socks
Scarves
Headscarves
Shawls
Gloves [clothing]
Uniforms
Pelerines
Hosiery
Ready-made clothing
Baby clothes
Children's wear
Ladies' clothing
Men´s clothing
Nightwear
Nightwear
Maternity clothing
Sportswear
Denims [clothing]
Latex clothing
Woolen clothing
Linen clothing
Thermally insulated clothing
Weatherproof clothing
Embroidered clothing
Shapewear
Articles of clothing made of leather or of imitation leather clothing
Wearing apparel namely, Belts and girdles of the following materials: Textiles, Cow hide and Synthetic leather
Leisurewear
Clothing incorporating LEDs
Articles of clothing for theatrical use
Formalwear
Dance clothing
Clothing made of fur
Leisurewear
Clothing containing slimming substances
Clothing for horse-riding [other than riding hats]
Articles of clothing
Gloves including those made of skin, hide or fur
Fingerless hand gloves
Shoulder wraps [clothing]
Knee warmers
Hats
Caps and beanies
Visors
Hats
Headbands
Bonnets
Leather headwear
Thermal headgear
Peaked headwear
Yashmaghs.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network
Management
Business administration
Data processing services [office functions]
Business information services provided online from a global computer network or the internet
Business information services provided on-line from a computer database or the internet
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Clothing, Blouses, skirts and dresses, Shirts, T-shirts, blazers, Blazers, anoraks, track suits, Trousers, Pullovers, coats, Padded clothing, Jackets, Coats, Jerseys, Overalls, fur, suits
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: vests, Girdles, overcoats, Babydolls, bras, bikinis, Pants, Tops (clothing), Bodies [clothing], Boys' shorts [underwear], Girdles, bustiers, Socks, Coveralls, foundation garments
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Layettes [clothing], beach robes, swimsuits, gowns, Neckties, Underpants, Jeans, Denim material, Jerseys [clothing], Underclothing, Underwear, halter tops, pajamas, Aprons, Socks
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Scarves, Sheets, collar protectors, gloves, uniforms, capes, knitwear, Ready-made clothing, infants' clothing, Children's clothes, Clothing for women, clothing for men, sleepwear
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Nightwear, Maternity clothing, Sportswear, Denim clothing, Latex clothing, woollen clothing, Plush clothing, Thermal clothing, Waterproof clothing
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Knitwear, Shapewear, Clothing of leather or Clothing of imitations of leather, Straps and belts of textile, Leather belts and straps, Articles of leisure clothing, clothing incorporating LEDs, for the following goods Clothing, Namely of, Belts and straps Of synthetic leather
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Theatre costumes, formal wear, dancewear, Articles of clothing made of fur, Clothing for leisure wear
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: Clothing containing slimming substances, Clothing for horse-riding [other than riding hats]
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: parts of clothing, Gloves, including those of animal skins, hides or furs, Fingerless gloves, Scarves, Coat collars, knee warmers [clothing]
Retail and wholesale services in relation to: headpieces, beanies, Bonnets, caps, Sports jerseys, earbands, Caps [headwear], Leather headwear, thermal headgear, Peaked headwear, Yashmaks
Retail store services in regard of the following products: Clothing and headpieces
Online retail store services in relation to the following goods: Clothing and headpieces
Commercial retailing via worldwide computer networks in relation to the following goods: Clothing and headpieces
Distribution of advertising material
Business management services relating to electronic commerce
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Providing commercial information to consumers
Information and business advices for consumers
Providing an on-line commercial information directory on the internet
Business brokerage services
Computerized on-line ordering services
Import-export agencies
Information in relation to the following goods: Clothing and headpieces
Event marketing
Conducting of commercial events
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Product sales information
Negotiation of contracts relating to the purchase and sale of goods
Procurement of contracts for others relating to the sale of goods
Mail order retail services in relation to: Clothing and headpieces
Catalogue retail services in relation to: Clothing and headpieces
Advice relating to barter trade
Administration of the business affairs of franchises