Due to a likelihood of confusion on the part of the English speaking part of the public, International trademark registration No 1 494 022 was refused protection in respect of the European Union. The decision was enacted by EUIPO (European union intellectual property office) following an opposition filed by IPConsulting Ltd. on behalf of their client…
YES trademark with successful protection in Bulgaria
After an opposition filed by Fibank (First Investment Bank AD) through the team of IP Conuslting, the Bulgarian Patent Office refused the action of the international trademark “YES” with reg.No. 1513661 on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria. The action applies to all goods and services in Classes 9, 35, 36, 38, 41 and…
International trademark registration rejected in respect of the EU
The Opposition division of EUIPO decided that international trademark registration No 1 494 887 shall be entirely refused protection in respect of the European Union. The relevant opposition was filed by IPConsulting Ltd. on behalf of Revuele Ltd., Sofia, Bulgaria. The opponent filed an opposition against all the goods of international trademark registration designating the…
The Eurasian Patent Office is starting to accept Eurasian Applications for Industrial Designs
The Eurasian Patent Office informs that the acceptance of applications for the grant of Eurasian design patents will start on June 1, 2021. In accordance with Article 22 (4) of the Protocol on the Protection of Industrial Designs to the Eurasian Patent Convention of September 9, 1994 (Protocol), please note that Eurasian design patents will…
No likelihood of confusion between EUTM application ETHA and international trade mark registration Thea
EUIPO decided to reject the opposition against all the goods and services of EUTM application No 17 998 543 ‘ETHA’ due to the lack of likelihood of confusion with an earlier trade mark. Owner of the contested trademark is Fast Track EOOD represented by IPConsulting. The opposition was based on international trade mark registration designating…
Trademark registration rejected due to similarity with an earlier EU trade mark
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria confirmed the opposition against the registration of “Диклофлекс Dicloflex” trademark № 153146. The opposition was filed by the proprietor of an earlier EU trade mark № 011755717 ‘Diflex’, represented by IPConsulting. The opponent has filed the opposition against all the goods and services claimed. Evidence is provided…
BIOGEL and TrioGel trademarks clearly different
The Opposition division of the European union intellectual property office (EUIPO) decided to reject Opposition No B3097997 in its entirety due to the complete lack of likelihood of confusion. An Italian company filed an opposition against all the goods of European Union trade mark application No 18037625 Triogel (figurative mark). The applicant is Terazid EOOD…
Trademark registration rejected due to identity of the distinctive element
The Patent Office of the Republic of Bulgaria has issued a partial refusal of trademark registration for „Dandelion” TM, вх.entry No 155243/30.05.2019. The decision is in connection with an opposition filed by IPConsulting, which successfully defended the interests of the Australian winemaker Dandelion Vineyards Pty Ltd.
European Union trade mark application entirely rejected
EUIPO Opposition Department decided to reject European Union trade mark application No 16 465 338 in its entirety following a well founded opposition filed by IPConsulting Ltd. on behalf of Florian OOD. The opposition is based on earlier European Union Trade Mark (EUTM) registration No 11 545 472. The goods The goods on which the…
Solei vrs. Solei – EUIPO assessing similarity and possibility of confusion
Velikov & Co OOD, Bulgaria, represented by IP Consulting Ltd., filed an opposition against all the goods and services in Classes 16, 29, 30, 31 and 35 of EUTM application No 17 948 564. The applicant is Aphria Inc., Canada. The opposition is based on, inter alia, Bulgarian national trade mark registration No 90 454,…
