The trademark Marie was filed by Karmelitenbrauerei Karl Sturm GmbH & Co KG., a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 28, 2021, and received four oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are four oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on May 30, 2021 by Theo Sasse e.K. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ARNECKE SIBETH DABELSTEIN RECHTSANWÄLTE STEUERBERATER PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The second opposition filed on May 30, 2021 by Plato GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The third opposition filed on May 30, 2021 by Stichting Marie-Stella-Maris Foundation on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MARQU BRANDS & TRADEMARKS BV and its proceedings were handled in English
The fourth opposition filed on May 18, 2021 by Spendrup Brands AB on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by AWA SWEDEN AB 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).
The Opposition with reference B 003147845 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 10, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 32 with Beer and Non-alcoholic beer..