The trademark Annabelle from LA was filed by Frédérique Bidault, a national of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 16, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 13, 2023 by Compass Yachtzubehör Handels GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MANITZ FINSTERWALD PATENT- UND RECHTSANWALTSPARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 13, 2023
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003206939 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 8, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Jewellery
Precious and semi-precious stones
Chronometric apparatus and instruments
Precious metals and their alloys
Works of art of precious metal
Jewel cases
Boxes of precious metal
Jewellery rope chain for bracelets
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Figurines of precious metal
Cases for clock- and watchmaking
Medals.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper and cardboard
Printed matter
Bookbinding material
Photographs [printed]
Office requisites, except furniture
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paintbrushes
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Bags [envelopes, pouches] of paper or plastics, for packaging
Printing blocks
Posters
Albums
Cards
Books
Newspapers
Prospectuses
Pamphlets
Calendars
Writing instruments
Engravings
Paintings [pictures], framed or unframed
Aquarelles
Sewing patterns
Graphic prints
Drawing instruments.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Trunks and suitcases
Umbrellas and parasols
Pocket wallets
Purses
Credit card cases [wallets]
Bags
Vanity cases, not fitted
Collars for animals.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Footwear
Headgear
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Clothing of imitations of leather
Belts [clothing]
Furs [clothing]
Gloves [clothing]
Scarves
Neckties
Hosiery
Socks
Slippers
Underwear
Clothing
Leather dresses.
The mark was filed in class 42 with Design of clothing, footwear and headgear and Jewellery design services..