The trademark PURRBELLE was filed by PURRBELLE GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Austria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 10, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 18, 2023 by Pets Nature GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BRP RENAUD UND PARTNER MBB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 18, 2023
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 003205206 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 23, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Deodorisers for litter trays
Veterinary preparations
Animal washes [insecticides]
Medicines for veterinary purposes
Vitamin supplements for animals
Protein supplements for animals
Dietary supplements for animals
Dietetic animal foodstuffs for medical purposes
Feeding stimulants for animals
Antiparasitic collars for animals
Animal flea collars.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Coats for cats
Collars for cats
Collars for animals
Clothing for pets
Covers for animals
Harness for animals
Costumes for animals
Covers and wraps for animals.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Cat baskets
Cat beds
Scratching posts for cats
Cat flaps of non-metallic materials
Cat/dog flaps not of metal or masonry
Animal carriers in the form of boxes.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Plastics trays for use as litter trays for cats
Cat litter pans
Bathing cages for cats
Filters for use in cat litter pans
Toothbrushes for animals
Fur brushes for animals
Animal-activated pet feeders
Animal activated livestock feeders
Animal activated animal feeders
Animal activated livestock waterers.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: