The trademark ASTON was filed by TONELLI S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of San Marino (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 24, 2020, and received one opposition filed on May 24, 2020 by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by JAK FRANCE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 24, 2020
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003122174 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 20, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper
Paperboard
Printed matter
Adhesive labels
Labels of paper
Printed tables
Prints [engravings]
Engravings and their reproductions
Catalogues
Promotional publications
Printed advertisements
Advertising pamphlets
Brochures
Catalogues
Books
Printed tickets
Printed leaflets
Manuals [handbooks]
Printed manuals
Printed certificates
Stationery
Printed stationery
Calendars
Writing paper
Photographs
Nibs
Stamps [seals]
Wrapping paper
Cardboard packaging
Plastic wrap
Adhesive packaging tapes
Cartons of cardboard for packaging
Packing cardboard
Honeycomb paper and cardboard
Honeycomb panels of paper and cardboard for packaging
Packaging materials made of cardboard
Packaging materials made of cardboard
Wrapping materials made of paper
Bags made of plastics for packaging
Plastic materials for packaging
Plastic film for packaging
Plastic materials for packaging
Plastics for modelling
Plastic envelopes
Paper envelopes for packaging
Sheets for wrapping made of plastic material
Sheets for wrapping made of paper
Bubble packs (Plastic -) for wrapping or packaging
Bubble packs (Plastic -) for wrapping or packaging
Bubble packs (Plastic -) for wrapping or packaging
Bubble packs (Plastic -) for wrapping or packaging
Plastic films for wrapping and packaging
Plastic sheets for packaging
Polythene films for wrapping or packaging
Adhesive plastic film for packaging.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Picture frames
Furniture
Rattan
Wicker
Ivory
Whalebones
Tortoiseshell
Yellow amber
Mother-of-pearl
Meerschaum
Fronts of cupboards
Furniture units for kitchens
Fitted furniture
Furniture panels
Furniture partitions of wood
Panels being parts of furniture
Movable partition panels [furniture]
Sections of panelling for furniture
Boards in the nature of furniture
Dividing panels
Decorative wooden panels [furniture]
Furniture
Furniture and furnishings
Bathroom furniture
Composable furniture
Fitted kitchen furniture
Wall units [furniture]
Sectional non-metallic units [furniture]
Indoor furniture
Outdoor furniture
Lawn furniture
Furniture of metal
Integrated furniture
Built-in furniture for storage
Seats
Folding chairs
Convertible chairs
Contour chairs
Reclining chairs
Benches [furniture]
Garden benches
Metal bench seats
Benches with shelves
Stools
Mobile stools [furniture]
Racks
Racks
Modular shelving [furniture]
Shelf brackets (Non-metallic -)
Tables
Coffee tables
Side tables
Tables [furniture]
Pasting tables
Pasting tables
Tea tables
Bench tables
Tables for use in gardens
Coffee tables
Divans
Divans incorporating storage space
Extendible sofas
Bamboo
Frames
Mirrors (silvered glass)
Locks and keys, non-metallic
Ventilation grilles (Non-metallic -) for fitting in doors