The trademark application HARD SODA was filed by Reinhard Putscher, a national of the Republic of Austria (the "Applicant") and Flying Spirits Distillery GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Austria (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). Application refused.
The application was filed in German (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018241544 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 25, 2020 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic extracts
Alcoholic essences
Alcoholic energy drinks
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages containing fruit
Alcoholic cocktail mixes
Alcoholic wines
Alcoholic punches
Alcoholic fruit cocktail drinks
Alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Pre-mixed alcoholic beverages, other than beer-based
Alcoholic coffee-based beverage
Alcoholic tea-based beverage
Alcoholic cocktails containing milk
Alcoholic carbonated beverages, except beer
Alcoholic cocktails in the form of chilled gelatins