The Serbian company Sunoko.o.o filed an opposition against all the goods of European Union trade mark application No 18091313 (Sonoko, figurative). The opposition is based on international trade mark registration designating, inter alia, Croatia, No 1139685. The oponent, represented by IP Consulting Ltd., invoked Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR. Findings Visually and aurally, the trade mark signs…
European RCD invalidity procedure rules out in favour of the design holder
Refan Bulgaria EOOD is a Bulgarian family-owned brand, specialized in perfumery and cosmetics. It has been on the market since 1991 and received a quality award from Forbes in 2014. The company is represented by the team of IP Consulting. In their wide catalogue of products, Refan Bulgaria EOOD also offer cosmetics supplies. In 2012,…
European union trade mark SOLEI remains valid after proof of use procedure before the EUIPO
Velikov and Co Ltd, as a family company, laid the foundation of tradition and know-how in growing and roasting own-produced sunflower seeds back in 1991. In 2002, Velikov & Co Ltd registered Solei trademark in the Patent Office of Republic of Bulgaria, guaranteeing the freedom only Velikov & Co Ltd to realize products under the…
EUIPO finds that FLORI and FLORIAN are confusingly similar
Florian is a family-based firm, established in Ruse, Bulgaria in 1999. They are a market-leader in the field of agriculture, supplying the needs both of professional and amateur horticulturists. Florian, represented by IP Consulting, filed an opposition against all the goods and services of European Union trademark application No 15 800 824 for the word…
Romanian patent office: no similarity between ALLERSOL and ALLE
The team of IP Consulting represents “NATURPHARMA BULGARIA” EOOD and wins opposition in Romania, with Decision of the State Office for Inventions and Trademarks (Oficiul de Stat pentru Invenții și Mărci) from 19.08.2020, regarding trademark “ALLERSOL”.
Opposition rejected as no proof of use shown
“Office 1 Superstore” has been on the Bulgarian market since 1998 through “Panda” cooperation. They have a significantly wide portfolio of trademarks, which makes them very well-known and reputable in Bulgaria.
BPO confirms that “от НАШЕТО” is similar to “от НАШЕТО семейство”
“Dimitar Madzharov – 2” EOOD, represented by the team of IP Consulting filed an opposition against the newly applied trademark, reg. № 141455 “от НАШЕТО” – combined. The Opposition division and the chair of the Bulgarian patent office (BPO) both upheld the opposition and denied the registration of the “от НАШЕТО” trademark, applied by “BONI…
Non-use revocation action against REFAN trade mark rejected
A trade mark non-use revocation action was filed against trade mark REfAN, reg.No. 66936 combined. The owner of the attacked trade mark is represented by the team of IP Consulting.
Trade mark registration cancelled due to similar distinctive elements “ГЛАС/glas”
Private World EOOD, represented by the team of IP Consulting filed a trademark cancellation request against trade mark reg. № 95603 новините Областен вестник ГЛАС ЛОВЕЧ, combined. The request applies to all goods and services of classes 16, 35, 41 and 42. The applicant claims to be the holder of rights on earlier trade marks.
Successful opposition based on earlier European trade mark
Privatelabel World Ltd, filed an opposition before EUIPO against LVMH Fragrance Brands and its International registration No 1 420 909. The opponent is represented by the team of IP Consulting Ltd. The opposition is based on European trade mark registration No 16 980 931 (figurative trade mark).
