The trademark COTTI COFFEE was filed by Cotti Coffee International Limited, a corporation established under the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 30, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 21, 2024 by TOSCAF, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. 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 January 21, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 6, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Meat
Ham
Seaweed extracts for food
Fish, not live
Fruits, tinned [canned (Am.)]
Vegetables, tinned [canned (Am.)]
Vegetable-based snack food
Fruit-based snack food
Processed areca nuts
Fruit, preserved
Vegetables, preserved
Jams
Eggs
Milk
Beverage made of milk
Milk products
Milk-based beverages containing fruits
Milk-based beverages
Milk substitutes
Edible oils
Food jelly (non-sweet)
Nuts, prepared
Dried edible mushroom
Tofu
Sausage casings, natural or artificial.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Instant coffee
Unroasted coffee
Drip coffee
Soluble coffee
Coffee based beverage
Roasted coffee beans
Filter hanging coffee
Coffee flavourings
Coffee
Coffee beverages with milk
A drink made from coffee
Sugar
Candy
Fruit jellies [confectionery]
Honey
Cookies
Cakes
Bread
Puddings
Cereal-based snack food
Rice-based snack food
Hot dog sandwiches
Pizzas
Freeze-dried dishes with main ingredient being rice
Instant rice
Cereal preparations
Wheat flour
Pasta
Noodles
Noodle-based prepared meals
Popcorn
Senbei [rice crackers]
Thickening agents for cooking foodstuffs
Starch for food
Ice cream
Edible ices
Powders for making ice cream
Ice cubes
Cooking salt
Seasonings
Condiments
Sauces [condiments]
Leaven
Edible flavoring agent
Preparations for stiffening whipped cream
Gluten prepared as foodstuff
Meat tenderizer for household purpose
Gluten additives for culinary purposes.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beer
Beer (non-alcoholic)
Non-alcoholic beverages
Fruit juice
Waters [beverages]
Sports beverages with electrolytes
Energy drinks
Soda pops
Syrups for beverages.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Promote other people's goods and services by issuing coupons
Demonstration of goods
Business management assistance
Marketing
Market research
Business investigations
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Providing business information via a web site
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Import-export agency services
Sales promotion for others
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Personnel management consultancy
Data processing services [office functions]
Office machine and equipment rental
Accounting
Rental of vending machines
Sponsorship search
Consulting services on sponsorship search
Rental of sales stands
Rental of cash registers
Lease of cash registers
Sponsorship search on E-sports competition
Sponsorship search on sports competition
Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Teahouse service
Hotel
Snack-bar services
Café services
Canteen services
Self-service restaurant services
Bar services
Information and advice in relation to the preparation of meals
Food reviewing services [provision of information about food and drinks]