The trademark Velaxa was filed by European Molecular Biology Laboratory, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 18, 2020, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on November 17, 2020 by Egis Gyógyszergyár Zrt. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Clefsen, Bettina and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on November 9, 2020 by NEOPHARMED GENTILI S.p.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CON LOR S.P.A. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Antibodies and the chemical modifications and conjugates thereof for medical purposes and medical laboratory tests
Immunoglobulins for medical use
Vaccines
Structural proteins for medical purposes
Veterinary preparations
Medical preparations
Pharmaceutical.
The mark was filed in class 9 with Opto-electronic apparatus and instruments and computer software and microfluid chips for conducting antibody, peptide or high-throughput active agent search with small inorganic or organic molecules.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific research, Conducted using high-throughput active agent search and bioinformatics methods
Drug discovery services
Antibody active agent search services for scientific research purposes
Antibody modification and conjugate services
Vaccine search services for scientific research purposes.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Medical services
Medical diagnosis tests, monitoring and reporting and medical active agent search services
Medical combing and medical active agent search of antibodies originating from patients