The trademark MRM was filed by Jürgen Donhauser, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 20, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 1, 2020 by M.R.M.2, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ARS PRIVILEGIUM, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 1, 2020
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003125445 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 27, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Toiletries
Animal grooming preparations
Essential oils and aromatic extracts
Cleaning and fragrancing preparations
Body cleaning and beauty care preparations
Perfumery and fragrances
Oral hygiene preparations.
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Fuels and illuminants
Coal dust [fuel]
Candles and wicks for lighting
Candles
Christmas tree candles.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Meat and meat products
Dairy products and dairy substitutes
Sausage casings, natural or artificial
Fish, seafood and molluscs, not live
Edible oils and fats
Soups and stocks, meat extracts
Processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Birds eggs and egg products
Prepared insects and larvae
Prepared dishes consisting principally of meat
Prepared meals containing [principally] eggs
Prepared meals consisting principally of vegetables
Arrangements of processed fruit.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts
Sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products
Bread
Pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies)
Cereal bars and energy bars
Sweets (candy), candy bars and chewing gum
Rice-based prepared meals
Prepared meals containing [principally] pasta.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Soft drinks
Beer and brewery products
Juices
Waters
Flavoured carbonated beverages
Nut and soy based beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Spirits [beverages]
Wine.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services in relation to toiletries
Online retail services in relation to toiletries
Mail order retail services in relation to toiletries
Retail services in relation to animal grooming preparations
Online retail services in relation to animal grooming preparations
Mail order retail services in relation to animal grooming preparations
Retail services in relation to essential oils and aromatic extracts
Online retail services in relation to essential oils and aromatic extracts
Mail order retail services in relation to essential oils and aromatic extracts
Retail services in relation to cleaning and fragrancing preparations
Online retail services in relation to cleaning and fragrancing preparations
Mail order retail services in relation to cleaning and fragrancing preparations
Retail services in relation to body cleaning and beauty care preparations
Online retail services in relation to body cleaning and beauty care preparations
Mail order retail services in relation to body cleaning and beauty care preparations
Retail services in relation to perfumery and fragrances
Online retail services in relation to perfumery and fragrances
Mail order retail services in relation to perfumery and fragrances
Retail services in relation to oral hygiene preparations
Online retail services in relation to oral hygiene preparations
Mail order retail services in relation to oral hygiene preparations
Retail services in relation to fuels and illuminants
Online retail services in relation to fuels and illuminants
Mail order retail services in relation to fuels and illuminants
Retail services in relation to candles and wicks for lighting
Online retail services in relation to candles and wicks for lighting
Mail order retail services in relation to candles and wicks for lighting
Retail services in relation to candles
Online retail services in relation to candles
Mail order retail services in relation to candles
Retail services in relation to christmas tree candles
Online retail services in relation to christmas tree candles
Mail order retail services in relation to christmas tree candles
Retail services in relation to meat and meat products
Online retail services in relation to meat and meat products
Mail order retail services in relation to meat and meat products
Retail services in relation to dairy products and dairy substitutes
Online retail services in relation to dairy products and dairy substitutes
Mail order retail services in relation to dairy products and dairy substitutes
Retail services in relation to sausage casings, natural or artificial
Online retail services in relation to sausage casings, natural or artificial
Mail order retail services in relation to sausage casings, natural or artificial
Retail services in relation to fish, seafood and molluscs, not live
Online retail services in relation to fish, seafood and molluscs, not live
Mail order retail services in relation to fish, seafood and molluscs, not live
Retail services in relation to edible oils and fats
Online retail services in relation to edible oils and fats
Mail order retail services in relation to edible oils and fats
Retail services in relation to soups and stocks, meat extracts
Online retail services in relation to soups and stocks, meat extracts
Mail order retail services in relation to soups and stocks, meat extracts
Retail services in relation to processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Online retail services in relation to processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Mail order retail services in relation to processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Retail services in relation to birds eggs and egg products
Online retail services in relation to birds eggs and egg products
Mail order retail services in relation to birds eggs and egg products
Retail services in relation to prepared insects and larvae
Online retail services in relation to prepared insects and larvae
Mail order retail services in relation to prepared insects and larvae
Retail services in relation to prepared dishes consisting principally of meat
Online retail services in relation to prepared dishes consisting principally of meat
Mail order retail services in relation to prepared dishes consisting principally of meat
Retail services in relation to prepared meals containing [principally] eggs
Online retail services in relation to prepared meals containing [principally] eggs
Mail order retail services in relation to prepared meals containing [principally] eggs
Retail services in relation to prepared meals consisting principally of vegetables
Online retail services in relation to prepared meals consisting principally of vegetables
Mail order retail services in relation to prepared meals consisting principally of vegetables
Retail services in relation to arrangements of processed fruit
Online retail services in relation to arrangements of processed fruit
Mail order retail services in relation to arrangements of processed fruit
Retail services in relation to ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Online retail services in relation to ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Mail order retail services in relation to ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Retail services in relation to coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Online retail services in relation to coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Mail order retail services in relation to coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Retail services in relation to salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Online retail services in relation to salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Mail order retail services in relation to salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Retail services in relation to processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts
Online retail services in relation to processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts
Mail order retail services in relation to processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts
Retail services in relation to sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products
Online retail services in relation to sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products
Mail order retail services in relation to sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products
Retail services in relation to bread
Online retail services in relation to bread
Mail order retail services in relation to bread
Retail services in relation to pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies)
Online retail services in relation to pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies)
Mail order retail services in relation to pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies)
Retail services in relation to cereal bars and energy bars
Online retail services in relation to cereal bars and energy bars
Mail order retail services in relation to cereal bars and energy bars
Retail services in relation to sweets (candy), candy bars and chewing gum
Online retail services in relation to sweets (candy), candy bars and chewing gum
Mail order retail services in relation to sweets (candy), candy bars and chewing gum
Retail services in relation to rice-based prepared meals
Online retail services in relation to rice-based prepared meals
Mail order retail services in relation to rice-based prepared meals
Retail services in relation to prepared meals containing [principally] pasta
Online retail services in relation to prepared meals containing [principally] pasta
Mail order retail services in relation to prepared meals containing [principally] pasta
Retail services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Online retail services in relation to soft drinks
Mail order retail services in relation to soft drinks
Retail services in relation to beer and brewery products
Online retail services in relation to beer and brewery products
Mail order retail services in relation to beer and brewery products
Retail services in relation to juices
Online retail services in relation to juices
Mail order retail services in relation to juices
Retail services in relation to waters
Online retail services in relation to waters
Mail order retail services in relation to waters
Retail services in relation to flavoured carbonated beverages
Online retail services in relation to flavoured carbonated beverages
Mail order retail services in relation to flavoured carbonated beverages
Retail services in relation to nut and soy based beverages
Online retail services in relation to nut and soy based beverages
Mail order retail services in relation to nut and soy based beverages
Retail services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Online retail services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Mail order retail services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Retail services in relation to pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Online retail services in relation to pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Mail order retail services in relation to pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to spirits [beverages]
Online retail services in relation to spirits [beverages]
Mail order retail services in relation to spirits [beverages]
Retail services in relation to wine
Online retail services in relation to wine
Mail order retail services in relation to wine
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Provision of computerised advertising services
Provision of space on web-sites for advertising goods and services
Rental of advertising space on-line
Retail services in relation to bedding and litter for animals
Online retail services in relation to bedding and litter for animals
Mail order retail services in relation to bedding and litter for animals
Retail services in relation to bait, not artificial
Online retail services in relation to bait, not artificial
Mail order retail services in relation to bait, not artificial
Retail services in relation to live animals, organisms for breeding
Online retail services in relation to live animals, organisms for breeding
Mail order retail services in relation to live animals, organisms for breeding
Retail services in relation to agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products
Online retail services in relation to agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products
Mail order retail services in relation to agricultural and aquacultural crops, horticulture and forestry products
Retail services in relation to foodstuffs and fodder for animals
Online retail services in relation to foodstuffs and fodder for animals
Mail order retail services in relation to foodstuffs and fodder for animals
Retail services in relation to sporting articles and equipment
Online retail services in relation to sporting articles and equipment
Mail order retail services in relation to sporting articles and equipment
Retail services in relation to toys, games, and playthings
Online retail services in relation to toys, games, and playthings
Mail order retail services in relation to toys, games, and playthings
Retail services in relation to fairground and playground apparatus
Online retail services in relation to fairground and playground apparatus
Mail order retail services in relation to fairground and playground apparatus
Retail services in relation to cosmetic and toilet utensils
Online retail services in relation to cosmetic and toilet utensils
Mail order retail services in relation to cosmetic and toilet utensils
Retail services in relation to household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Online retail services in relation to household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Mail order retail services in relation to household utensils for cleaning, brushes and brush-making materials
Retail services in relation to articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Online retail services in relation to articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Mail order retail services in relation to articles for the care of clothing and footwear
Retail services in relation to tableware, cookware and containers
Online retail services in relation to tableware, cookware and containers
Mail order retail services in relation to tableware, cookware and containers
Retail services in relation to walking sticks
Online retail services in relation to walking sticks
Mail order retail services in relation to walking sticks
Retail services in relation to saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
Online retail services in relation to saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
Mail order retail services in relation to saddlery, whips and apparel for animals
Retail services in relation to umbrellas and parasols
Online retail services in relation to umbrellas and parasols
Mail order retail services in relation to umbrellas and parasols
Retail services in relation to luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Online retail services in relation to luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Mail order retail services in relation to luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Retail services in relation to time instruments
Online retail services in relation to time instruments
Mail order retail services in relation to time instruments
Retail services in relation to jewellery boxes and watch boxes
Online retail services in relation to jewellery boxes and watch boxes
Mail order retail services in relation to jewellery boxes and watch boxes
Retail services in relation to key rings and key chains, and charms therefor
Online retail services in relation to key rings and key chains, and charms therefor
Mail order retail services in relation to key rings and key chains, and charms therefor
Retail services in relation to jewellery
Online retail services in relation to jewellery
Mail order retail services in relation to jewellery
Retail services in relation to gemstones, pearls and precious metals, and imitations thereof
Online retail services in relation to gemstones, pearls and precious metals, and imitations thereof
Mail order retail services in relation to gemstones, pearls and precious metals, and imitations thereof
Retail services in relation to parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Online retail services in relation to parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Mail order retail services in relation to parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Retail services in relation to footwear
Online retail services in relation to footwear
Mail order retail services in relation to footwear
Retail services in relation to headgear
Online retail services in relation to headgear
Mail order retail services in relation to headgear
Retail services in relation to clothing
Online retail store services relating to clothing
Mail order retail services in relation to clothing.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods: