The trademark BLACK MER was filed by Yasin Melek, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 27, 2023, and received one opposition filed on February 27, 2024 by LA MER TECHNOLOGY, INC. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Hogan Lovells (Alicante) S.L. & Cia. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 27, 2024
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 10, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with Paste jewellery.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Umbrellas and parasols
Saddlery, whips and apparel for animals.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Headgear
Footwear.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services