The trademark PACIFIC RAINBOW was filed by LESLIE LOUZOUN, a national of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 9, 2015, and received one opposition filed on May 6, 2015 by null on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Franzky, Nicola and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 6, 2015
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 002521782 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on April 25, 2016 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Rings [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Costume jewellery
Flexible wire bands for wear as a bracelet
Personal jewellery
Jewellery made of plastics
Jewellery fashioned from non-precious metals
Women's jewelry
Jewellery, including imitation jewellery and plastic jewellery
Earrings
Bracelets
Bracelets [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Bracelets and watches combined
Necklaces
Key chains as jewellery [trinkets or fobs]
Jewellery rope chain for necklaces
Jewellery rope chain for bracelets
Chains [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Medals
Medallions
Pearls [jewellery, jewelry (Am)]
Pendants
Dress ornaments in the nature of jewellery
Imitation jewellery ornaments
Key rings [trinkets or fobs].
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Baggage
Carry-on bags
Wrist mounted purses
School book bags
Vanity cases, not fitted
Pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items
Evening handbags
Overnight bags
Pouches
Small purses
Wallets including card holders
Leather credit card wallets
Wallets
Multi-purpose purses
Handbags, purses and wallets
Belt bags and hip bags
Handbags made of imitations leather
Travelling handbags
Hand bags
Diaper bags
Rucksacks on castors
Rucksacks
Shoulder bags
Sling bags
Fanny packs
Gentlemen's handbags
Tote bags
Canvas bags
Bags made of imitation leather
Towelling bags
Shopping bags made of skin
Beach bags
Gym bags
Cosmetic bags sold empty
Cosmetic purses
Toiletry bags
Parasols
Umbrellas
Umbrellas for children
Beach umbrellas [beach parasols].
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods: