The trademark SANAFOAM was filed by Lu.Fra. S.r.l., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 26, 2020, and received one opposition filed on May 25, 2020 by PIKOLIN, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DURÁN - CORRETJER, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 25, 2020
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 24, 2020.
The Opposition with reference B 003122394 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 12, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Bed fittings, not of metal
Furniture fittings, not of metal
Door fittings, not of metal
Curtain rings
Bag hangers, not of metal
Head-rests [furniture]
Cupboards
Medicine cabinets
Coatstands
Poles for curtains
Bamboo
Counters [tables]
Benches [furniture]
Reels of wood for yarn, silk, cord
Non-mechanical reels, not of metal, for flexible hoses
Curtain tie-backs
Dinner wagons
Settees
Reeds [plaiting materials]
Trolleys [furniture]
Chests for toys
Lockers
Chests of drawers
Trestles [furniture]
Hampers [baskets] for the transport of items
Mobiles [decoration]
Console tables
Coral
Picture frames
Tea carts
Bassinets
Cushions
Air cushions, not for medical purposes
Anti-roll cushions for babies
Beds, bedding, mattresses, pillows and cushions
Nap mats [cushions or mattresses]
Pet cushions
Head positioning pillows for babies
Baby head support cushions
Seat cushions
Covers for clothing [wardrobe]
Covers (Garment -) [storage]
Meat safes
Divans
Staves of wood
Display racks
Curtain holders, not of textile material
Legs for furniture
Curtain hooks
Beds for pets
Clothes hangers and clothes hooks
Pillows
Air pillows, not for medical purposes
Neck-supporting pillows
Scratching posts for cats
Beds
Hydrostatic beds, not for medical purposes
Cots for babies
Bookcases
Mother-of-pearl, unworked or semi-worked
Mannequins and tailors' dummies
Mattresses
Air mattresses, not for medical purposes
Futon mattresses [other than childbirth mattresses]
Inflatable mattresses for use when camping
Floating inflatable matresses [airbeds]
Air beds, not for medical purposes
Camping mattresses
Changing mats
Bedding, except linen
Furniture
Office furniture
Works of art of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Brush mountings
Mattress (Straw -)
Fishing baskets
Keyboards for hanging keys
Furniture partitions of wood
Screens [furniture]
Table tops
Feet for furniture
Armchairs
Umbrella stands
Playpens
Mattresses
Furniture shelves
Bumper guards for cots, other than bed linen
Bed casters, not of metal
Racks
Writing desks
Seats
High chairs for babies
Non-metal cable clips
Valet stands
Stools
Sofas
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Bed frames of metal
Sleeping mats
Paper blinds
Indoor blinds (furniture)
Tortoiseshell
Tables
Interior textile window blinds
Freestanding partitions [furniture]
Straw plaits
Slatted indoor blinds
Fans for personal use, non-electric
Showcases.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Face towels [made of textile materials]
Towels of textile
Glass cloths [towels]
Pennants of textile
Bath linen, except clothing
Linens
Bed linen
Table linen, not of paper
Diapered linen
Brocades
Bed covers of paper
Picnic blankets
Travelling rugs [lap robes]
Blankets for household pets
Bed throws
Bed warmer covers
Table covers
Quilt covers
Damask
Labels of textile
Handkerchiefs of textile
Pillowcases
Mattress covers
Felt
Flannel [fabric]
Coverings for furniture
Cushion covers
Shams
Linings [textile]
Gauze [cloth]
Jersey [fabric]
Cheviots [cloth]
Bed sheets
Sleeping bag liners
Pelmets
Bed skirts
Marabouts [cloth]
Filtering materials of textile
Plastic material [substitute for fabrics]
Moleskin [fabric]
Drugget
Billiard cloth
Wall hangings of textile
Eiderdowns [down coverlets]
Door curtains
Furniture coverings of textile
Table runners not of paper
Sleeping bags
Sleeping bags for babies
Baby buntings
Cloths for removing make-up
Textile coasters
Banners of textile or plastic
Textile material
Tablecloths, not of paper
Tapestries of textile
Hemp cloth
Printed calico cloth
Ticks [mattress covers]
Oilcloth for use as tablecloths
Gummed cloth, other than for stationery purposes
Curtains of textile or plastic
Textiles
Adhesive fabric for application by heat
Hemp fabric
Jute fabric
Rayon fabric
Diaper changing cloths for babies
Silk cloth
Esparto fabric
Elastic woven material
Knitted fabric
Non-woven textile fabrics
Upholstery fabrics
Lingerie fabric
Fabrics for textile use
Traced cloths for embroidery
Place mats of textile
Textile napkins
Quilts
Futon quilts
Tulle
Velvet
Curtains
Mosquito nets
Zephyr [cloth].
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
Providing assistance in the management of franchised businesses
Retailing and wholesaling in relation to goods in the sector of linen goods, fabrics, mattresses, pillows, cushions, beds, slatted bed bases, furniture, air deodorising preparations, candles, perfumery, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, paper, handkerchiefs, rolls of paper, tissues, drinking glasses, cutlery, table plates, trays, cooking utensils
These services may be provided through retail outlets, wholesale stores, through mail order catalogues or by means of electronic media, via websites or television shopping programs
The bringing together, for the benefit of others of linen goods, fabrics, mattresses, pillows, cushions, beds, slatted bed bases, furniture, air deodorising preparations, candles, perfumery, cosmetics, detergents, soaps, paper, handkerchiefs, rolls of paper, tissues, drinking glasses, cutlery, table plates, trays, cooking utensils
All of the aforesaid goods (excluding the transport thereof), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods
Retailing and wholesaling of food and drinks
Retailing and wholesaling relating to goods in the field of clothing, footwear and accessories therefor, spectacles, costume jewellery, clocks and watches, bags, umbrellas, gymnastic and sporting articles and equipment
The bringing together, for the benefit of others of clothing, footwear, and accessories therefor, spectacles, costume jewellery, clocks and watches, bags, umbrellas, gymnastic and sporting articles and equipment
Shop window dressing
Import and export services
Organisation of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Provision of assistance [business] in the operation of franchises
Fashion shows for promotional purposes (Organization of -)
Advertising services relating to the sale of goods
Rental of sales stands
Retailing of mattresses, cushions, pillows, slatted bed bases, bed linen
Business management of wholesale and retail outlets
Administrative processing and organising of mail order services
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Promoting the sale of goods and services of others through promotional events
Sales demonstration [for others]
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Retail services relating to fragrancing preparations
Retailing and wholesaling of electronic household appliances
Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by awarding purchase points for credit card use.