The trademark was filed by Singular AB, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Sweden (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 22, 2020, and received one opposition filed on January 5, 2021 by CORTINA N.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by K.O.B. N.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 5, 2021
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1629144 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2023.The first Cancellation was filed by CORTINA N.V. (represented by K.O.B. N.V.) on May 1, 2023 and Final decision on costs – Request withdrawn.
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 2, 2021. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 2, 2021. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 7, 2022. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on February 12, 2023. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on June 1, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 21, 2024.
The Appeal with reference B R0667/2022-4 was Opposition rejected according to Article 68(1) EUTMR with decision issued on August 18, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003138584 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 9, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Non-medicated toilet preparations
Cosmetics
Soaps
Perfumes
Essential oils
Non-medicated preparations for the care of the teeth
Preparations for the hair
Cosmetic preparations
Anti-perspirants
Preparations and substances, all for laundry use
Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations
Soaps, bleaching preparations for domestic use
Detergents
Detergent strengtheners
Detergent soap
Household detergents.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Cutlery
Silverware
Forks and spoons
Hand tools, utensils and instruments
Side arms
Knives
Kitchen knives (non-electric)
Chef knives.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Spectacles
Eye protection wear for sports
Sunglasses
Spectacle lenses
Spectacle frames
Cases for spectacles and sunglasses
Parts for spectacles
Eyeglass lanyards
Spectacle chains
Contact lenses
Cases for contact lenses
Eyeglass cords
Cell phone cases
Covers for smartphones
Sleeves for laptops
Bags adapted for laptops.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Office supplies
Paper towels
Adhesives
Banking and money-handling products
Currency bags and zipper wallet bags
Binders
Bookends
Binder clips
Book rings
Loose leaf rings
Photo albums
Business card holders
Business cards
Call bells
Card files
Clipboards
Desk organizers
Drawer organizers
Letter trays
Supply organizers
Stacking sorters and trays
Stop files
Wastebaskets
Magazine files
Hanging file folders
Phone stands
Pencil holders
Paper clip holders
Wall files
Off-desk shelves
Note holders
Utility trays
Wall pockets
Memo clips
Wire memo spindles
Sign holders
Business card displays
Sign and desk name holders
Plate holders
Magazine and brochure display racks
Outdoor literature holder
Frames
Easels
Easel pads
Envelopes
Mailers
Fax paper
File boxes
File carts
File storage boxes
Flags and page markers
Foil stars
Hanging files
Index divider sheets
Index tabs
Paper hold punches
Labels
Laminating supplies
Letter openers
Pushpins
Thumbtacks
Paper clips
Rulers
Magnetic clips
Message books
Message pads
Name badges
Paper
Paper fasteners
Paper rolls
Pens
Pencils
Pen refills
Pencil refills
Copyholders
Bookholders
Expanding files
Zipper files and desktop files
Portfolios
Quadrille pads
Paper hold reinforcements
Report covers
Rubber bands
Scratch pads
Self-stick notes
Sheet protectors
Tissue paper
Title stamps
Date stamps
Stamp ink refills and refill kits
Stamp pads
Steno pads
Reporter's notebooks
Writing pads
Drawing pads
Construction paper
Calendars
Plastic garbage bags
Transparencies
Desk pads
Message boards
General business signs
Electric staplers
Photo paper
Printer paper
Desk calendar refills
Card reels
Stacking crates
Paper clip dispensers
Poster board
Gift cards.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Travelling sets
Suitcases
Garment bags
Boxes of leather or leather board
Rucksacks
Handbags
Beach bags
Shopping bags
Shoulder bags
Attaché-cases
Briefcases
Pouches
Tote bags
Satchels
Cosmetic bags
Wallets
Pocket wallets
Purses
Key-holders
Umbrellas
Leather
Travelling bags made of imitation leather
Imitations of leather
Trunks [luggage]
Valises
Wallets including card holders
Athletic bags
Sports bags
All purpose sports bags
Duffle bags
Knapsacks
Backpacks
Wrist mounted carryall bags.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Picture frames
Soft furnishings [cushions]
Pillows
Stuffed pillows
Accent pillows.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Kitchen utensils and accessories
Cookware
Cooking pots
Cooking pot sets
Saucepans
Casseroles
Grill pans
Baking dishes
Frying pans
Stew-pans
Metal pans
Steamers
Racks for cookware
Cooking utensils
Cast iron kitchenware
Trivets
Lids for cookware
Glass lids for cookware
Oven gloves
Oven mitts
Pot holders of textile
Handle gloves
Plates
Table plates
Cake plates
Glass plates
Dessert plates
Compostable plates
Paper plates
Plastic plates
Decorative plates
Glassware
Glass bowls
Glass cups
Glass mugs
Glass stoppers.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Towels
Hand towels
Bath towels
Face towels
Kitchen towles
Beach towels
Towels of textiles
Golf towels
Tea towels
Bathroom towels
Large bath towels
Bed linen and blankets
Sheets [textile]
Bed linen
Pillowcases
Bed valances
Bed throws
Pillow shams
Sofa blankets
Lap rugs
Throws
Kitchen and table linens
Table covers
Textile tablecloths
Textile tissues
Tablemats of textile
Comforters
Duvets.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headgear
Leather belts [clothing].
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Gymnastic and sporting articles and equipment (other than clothing)
Games
Toys and playthings.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Coffee
Coffee-based beverages
Coffee substitutes
Flavoured coffee
Coffee concentrates
Coffee drinks
Coffee beans
Chocolate coffee
Artificial coffee
Coffee mixtures
Instant coffee
Decaffeinated coffee
Coffee bags
Coffee pods
Coffee extracts
Tea
Iced tea
Tea-based beverages
Fruit-flavored tea drinks
Carbonated beverages (with coffee, tea, cocoa or chocolate base)
Sugar
Rice
Tapioca
Sago
Flour and preparations made from cereals
Bread
Pastry and confectionery
Ices
Honey, treacle
Yeast
Baking-powder
Salt
Mustard
Vinegar
Sauces
Spices
Ice.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Alcoholic beverages of fruit
Alcoholic cocktails
Alcoholic cocktail mixes
Alcoholic wines
Wines
Red wine
Rose wines
White wines
Natural sparkling wines
Sparkling wines
Cider
Liqueurs
Whisky
Malt whisky
Brandy
Spirits
Distilled spirits
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Rum
Sake
Scotch whisky, sherry
Rice wines
Schnapps
Vodka
Vermouth.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail store services, and online retail store services, for gymnastic and sporting articles and equipment (other than clothing)
Games
Toys and playthings
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Leather belts [clothing]
Towels
Hand towels
Bath towels
Face towels
Kitchen towles
Beach towels
Towels of textiles
Golf towels
Tea towels
Bathroom towels
Large bath towels
Bed linen and blankets
Sheets [textile]
Bed linen
Pillowcases
Bed valances
Bed throws
Pillow shams
Sofa blankets
Lap rugs
Throws
Kitchen and table linens
Table covers
Textile tablecloths
Textile tissues
Tablemats of textile
Comforters
Duvets
Kitchen utensils and accessories
Cookware
Cooking pots
Cooking pot sets
Saucepans
Casseroles
Grill pans
Baking dishes
Frying pans
Stew-pans
Metal pans
Steamers
Racks for cookware
Cooking utensils
Cast iron kitchenware
Trivets
Lids for cookware
Glass lids for cookware
Oven gloves
Oven mitts
Pot holders of textile
Handle gloves
Plates
Table plates
Cake plates
Glass plates
Dessert plates
Compostable plates
Paper plates
Plastic plates
Decorative plates
Glassware
Glass bowls
Glass cups
Glass mugs
Glass stoppers
Furniture
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Picture frames
Soft furnishings [cushions]
Pillows
Stuffed pillows
Accent pillows
Travelling sets
Suitcases
Garment bags
Boxes of leather or leather board
Rucksacks
Handbags
Beach bags
Shopping bags
Shoulder bags
Attaché-cases
Briefcases
Pouches
Tote bags
Satchels
Cosmetic bags
Wallets
Pocket wallets
Purses
Key-holders
Umbrellas
Leather
Travelling bags made of imitation leather
Imitations of leather
Trunks [luggage]
Valises
Wallets including cardholders
Athletic bags
Sports bags
All purpose sports bags
Duffle bags
Knapsacks
Backpacks
Wrist mounted carryall bags
Office supplies
Paper towels
Adhesives
Banking and money-handling products
Currency bags and zipper wallet bags
Binders
Bookends
Binder clips
Book rings
Loose leaf rings
Photo albums
Business card holders
Business cards
Call bells
Card files
Clipboards
Desk organizers
Drawer organizers
Letter trays
Supply organizers
Stacking sorters and trays
Stop files
Wastebaskets
Magazine files
Hanging file folders
Phone stands
Pencil holders
Paper clip holders
Wall files
Off-desk shelves
Note holders
Utility trays
Wall pockets
Memo clips
Wire memo spindles
Sign holders
Business card displays
Sign and desk name holders
Plate holders
Magazine and brochure display racks
Outdoor literature holder
Frames
Easels
Easel pads
Envelopes
Mailers
Fax paper
File boxes
File carts
File storage boxes
Flags and page markers
Foil stars
Hanging files
Index divider sheets
Index tabs
Paper hold punches
Labels
Laminating supplies
Letter openers
Pushpins
Thumbtacks
Paper clips
Rulers
Magnetic clips
Message books
Message pads
Name badges
Paper
Paper fasteners
Paper rolls
Pens
Pencils
Pen refills
Pencil refills
Copyholders
Bookholders
Expanding files
Zipper files and desktop files
Portfolios
Quadrille pads
Paper hold reinforcements
Report covers
Rubber bands
Scratch pads
Self-stick notes
Sheet protectors
Tissue paper
Title stamps
Date stamps
Stamp ink refills and refill kits
Stamp pads
Steno pads
Reporter's notebooks
Writing pads
Drawing pads
Construction paper
Calendars
Plastic garbage bags
Transparencies
Desk pads
Message boards
General business signs
Electric staplers
Photo paper
Printer paper
Desk calendar refills
Card reels
Stacking crates
Paper clip dispensers
Poster board
Gift cards
Spectacles
Eye protection wear for sports
Sunglasses
Spectacle lenses
Spectacle frames
Cases for spectacles and sunglasses
Parts for spectacles
Eyeglass lanyards
Spectacle chains
Contact lenses
Cases for contact lenses
Eyeglass cords
Cell phone cases
Covers for smartphones
Sleeves for laptops
Bags adapted for laptops
Cutlery
Silverware
Forks and spoons
Hand tools, utensils and instruments
Side arms
Knives, kitchen knives, (non-electric -), chef knives
Non-medicated toilet preparations
Cosmetics
Soaps
Perfumes
Essential oils
Non-medicated preparations for the care of the teeth
Preparations for the hair
Cosmetic preparations
Anti-perspirants
Preparations and substances, all for laundry use
Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations
Soaps, bleaching preparations for domestic use
Detergents
Detergent strengtheners
Detergent soap
Household detergents
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