The trademark MASI was filed by Petras Masiulis, a national of the Republic of Lithuania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 21, 2021, and received one opposition filed on April 20, 2021 by Masi Agricola S.p.A. e per brevità M.Agri S.p.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by FELTRINELLI & BROGI and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 20, 2021
The application was filed in Lithuanian, and Lithuanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Relocation services for businesses
Payroll preparation
Business management of performing artists
Rental of office equipment in co-working facilities
Rental of office machines
Book-keeping
Negotiation of business contracts for others
Wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
Data search in computer files for others
Economic forecasting
Financial auditing
Photocopying services
Rental of photocopying machines
Writing of curriculum vitae for others
Import-export agency services
Compiling indexes of information for commercial or advertising purposes
Compilation of information into computer databases
Systemization of information into computer databases
Online retail services for downloadable and pre-recorded music and movies
Online retail services for downloadable ring tones
Online retail services for downloadable digital music
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Price comparison services
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Commercial intermediation services
Organization of trade fairs
Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Commercial lobbying services
Commercial information agency services
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Computerized file management
Competitive intelligence services
Corporate communications services
Interim business management
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Business management for freelance service providers
Organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes
Layout services for advertising purposes
Retail services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
Retail services relating to bakery products
Retail services for works of art provided by art galleries
Administrative services for medical referrals
Modelling for advertising or sales promotion
Tax preparation
Tax filing services
News clipping services
Opinion polling
Gift registry services
Search engine optimization for sales promotion
Auctioneering services
Shop window dressing
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Distribution of samples
Personnel recruitment
Personnel management consultancy
Transcription of communications [office functions]
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Sales promotion for others
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Demonstration of goods
Administrative processing of purchase orders
All related to beauty products, cosmetics, vitamins and supplements
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Marketing in the framework of software publishing
Psychological testing for the selection of personnel
Radio advertising
Registration of written communications and data
Updating and maintenance of information in registries
Advertising
Pay per click advertising
Direct mail advertising
Production of advertising films
Dissemination of advertising matter
Writing of publicity texts
Publication of publicity texts
Development of advertising concepts
Publicity material rental
Updating of advertising material
Advertising agency services
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Advertising by mail order
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Rental of billboards [advertising boards]
Rental of advertising space
Marketing
Market studies
Market intelligence services
Media relations services
Sponsorship search
Employment agency services
Cost price analysis
Scriptwriting for advertising purposes
Secretarial services
Bill-posting
Administration of frequent flyer programs
Rental of vending machines
Typing
Compilation of statistics
Business project management services for construction projects