The trademark PLANTS POWERING PEOPLE was filed by Coöperatie Koninklijke Cosun U.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 23, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 23, 2020 by Wm. BOLTHOUSE FARMS, Inc. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER ESPAÑA, S.L.U. and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 23, 2020
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 26, 2020.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Advertising
Sales promotion
Dissemination of advertising, marketing and publicity materials
Electronic stock management services
Arranging trade fairs and events for commercial and advertising purposes
Arranging and conducting culinary events for commercial and promotional purposes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Industrial chemicals, Unprocessed plastics, Growing media, fertilizers and chemicals for use in agriculture, Horticulture and silviculture
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Artificial resins, unprocessed, Unprocessed plastics, Fire extinguishing compositions, Tempering and soldering preparations, Chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs, Tanning substances, Adhesives for industrial purposes, emulsifying agents, Defecation scum, Soil improvers and structure improvers for the soil, Soil for agriculture, Horticulture and forestry
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Additives used in industry, More particular additives to improve the characteristics and processing of papers and cardboard, Additives to improve the water binding capacity, Additives to absorb and/or remove minerals
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Cellulose derivatives (for chemical, cosmetic and food industry applications), Artificial sweeteners including artificial sweeteners for industrial use as a raw material for the food and beverage industry, Food stuffs for animals, As well as for the pharmaceutical industry
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Fatty acids
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Biopolymers as a raw material for further industrial processing, In particular as an ingredient for the manufacturing of products such as bleaching agents and other substances for laundry use, softeners for clothes, Preparations for dishwashing purposes, Coagulants, Cleaning, Polishing, Scouring and abrasive preparations, Soaps, Perfumery, Essential oils, Cosmetics, Hair lotions, Shampoos, Conditioners, Dentifrices
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Dextrins for industrial use
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Starch for use in industry, Starch (starch-liquefying chemicals -) (ungluing agents), Starch paste (adhesive), other than for stationery or household purposes, Chemical binding preparations, Adhesive materials [laundry starch], Adhesives for industrial purposes, Adhesives for use with binding materials (industrial)
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Chemical compounds for use in the manufacture of adhesives, Adhesives for industrial purposes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Glues for the packaging industry, Adhesives for billposting, Glue for plastics, Starch-based glues, Glues and repair agents, included in this class, Either in liquid or solid form, For use on metals, Wood or all other solids, Adhesives of synthetic origin, adhesives for paperhanging
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Raw materials and ingredients on the basis of potato products for the food, beverages, Bakeries animal feed industry, Potato, Potato granulates and flakes for industrial use
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Products for industrial use, Namely inulin, Oligosaccharides and fructose, In powder or liquid form, As raw materials for the food and beverage industry, As well as for the pharmaceutical industry, Artificial sweeteners and taste and flavour enhancers
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, Cleaning, Polishing, Scouring and abrasive preparations, Soaps, Perfumery, Essential oils, Cosmetics, Hair lotions, Dentifrices, laundry starch, Starch glaze for laundry purposes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Biogas, Fuels and illuminants
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) of pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations, Food for babies, Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Food supplements for human and animal consumption, Food supplements including natural wholefood supplements, Medical food supplements or therapeutic use and health food supplements consisting mainly of vitamins and/or minerals
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Foodstuffs, Food additives and food complexes for medical or therapeutic use, including foodstuffs and food supplements for aesthetic purposes (beauty food or cosmetic food), Nutritional supplements, Health products, amino acids, Fatty acids
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Foods namely so-called nutriceuticals, Food supplements based on amino acids and/or minerals for medical or veterinary use, Preservatives against moss and mildews, Herbicides
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Inulin, Oligosaccharides and fructose, In powder or liquid form, For pharmaceutical, Medical or dietetic purposes or as baby food, Medicinal additives for the food industry, In particular for dietary products, Syrup and syrup products for medical dietetic use
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) land vehicles, Trailers, Trailers, Sales vehicles, Snack trucks, Jobs site trailers, Dinner wagons (carriages), Food trucks equipped with mobile food units and mobile kitchens
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Paper, Cardboard and goods made of these materials, Not included in other classes, Including corrugated paper, corrugated cardboard, Cardboard packaging, Packing paper, Boxes of paper, cartons, And combinations thereof, Packaging containers and boxes of paper or cardboard, Including reinforced jiffy bags
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Foldable boxes made of paper for packaging, Aforementioned goods, Possibly in combination with plastic material and/or in combination with an inner protective packaging of plastic in the form of foils and/or air cushion and/or foam material for packaging purposes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Plastic materials for packaging, Not included in other classes, Plastic films for packaging, Possibly with air cushions
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) packages, Wrapping materials and paper containers for packaging and packing (in particular biodegradable) and/or cardboard and/or plastic and/or substitutes therefor, Including stretch film, Carrier bags and cartons, All aforementioned goods not included in other classes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Starch paste (adhesive) for stationery or household purposes, Packaging material made of starches
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) packages, Packaging containers and packing materials of rubber [stuffing materials], Rubber and/or plastic, Plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture or packaging
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Insulating materials for packaging, Plastic padding materials and foam, Possibly with air cushions, Also in the form of plates, Signs, Records, Foil, Sheets and/or Bars, Possibly serving as shaped pieces for packaging and padding, Packing and stopping materials
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Household or kitchen utensils and containers for single or multiple use (not of precious metal or coated therewith), Including drinking cups, Snacks, Butcher's and salad containers, Disposable plates, Bowls and other trays for household use
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) preserved, dried and cooked fruit and vegetables, Sweet snack foods and snack food products, Jellies, Jams, Processed beets, Potato products, In granulates or flakes, To manufacture respectively prepare chips, Potato croquets, Potato fritters, Potato pancakes and Mashed potatoes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Snack foods and prepared dishes on the basis of potato products also in combination with meat, Fish, Poultry or vegetables, Meat, Fish, Poultry and game, Meat extracts, Eggs, Milk and milk products, dairy products and dairy substitutes, Edible oils and fats, preserved food, Pickles
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Chilled and deep-frozen French fries, Chilled or frozen potato based products, Veggie burgers and garden patties, Croquettes, Fritters and nuggets, Primarily on a potato base, Seafood shellfish and crustacea, shrimps, Cheese and vegetables in combination with peppers and herbs, Onion ring
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Sugar, Cane sugar, Flour and preparations made from cereals, made from sugar and/or sugar products, Bread loaves, Pastry and confectionery, Edible ices, Honey, Treacle, Ice, Sweet snack foods and snack food products, Fruit sauces, Invert sugar, Natural sweeteners, Potato flour [for food], Potato starch for food purposes
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Prepared foodstuffs made from potato flour, Coffee, tea, Cocoa, rice, Tapioca, Sago, Coffee substitutes, Flour (potato flour, corn flour), Preparations made from cereals, Cookies, Yeast, Baking powder, Salt, Mustard, Pepper, Vinegar, Sauces (condiments), salad dressings, Spices, Flavourings, Other than essential oils, For the food and beverage industry
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Rice-based snack food, Maize, Cereal grains, Processed wheat, Muesli, Dough, Doughnuts and churros (Spanish pastry speciality)
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Inulin, Oligosaccharides and fructose, In powder or liquid form, As a nutritional supplement and/or ingredient for food stuffs, taste and flavor enhancers, sugar confectionery, Golden syrup, Syrup products
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Animal feed and fodder, Including food concentrates, Foodstuffs for animals, Barks and potato peels to be used in agriculture and horticulture as soil cover, Bedding and litter for animals, Fresh vegetables, Fresh fruits, Fresh potatoes, Fresh fruits, Seeds and tubers
Retail and wholesale services in the field of (as well as business assistance with the commercialization of) Beer, Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks, Fruit drinks and fruit juices, Syrups and other preparations for making beverages.