The trademark Uncle Sam's was filed by Lease Work Kft., a corporation established under the laws of Hungary (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 25, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 13, 2021 by Time Gate GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by FREISCHEM & PARTNER PATENTANWÄLTE MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 13, 2021
The application was filed in Hungarian, and Hungarian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 2, 2021.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Cleaning and fragrancing preparations
Toiletries
Animal grooming preparations
Essential oils and aromatic extracts.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Sanitary preparations and articles
Hygienic preparations and articles
Air deodorising and air purifying preparations
Dietary supplements and dietetic preparations.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper cocktail parasols
Paper wipes for cleaning
Bags for packaging made of biodegradable paper
Food-wrapping paper
Drying towels of paper
Bags for microwave cooking
Paper pet crate mats
Tablecloths of paper
Tissue paper
Water filters of paper
Coin mats
Paper pennants
Bunting of paper
Table place setting mats of card
Paper tissues for cosmetic use
Mats of paper for drinking glasses
Table napkins of paper
Shelf paper
Refuse bags of paper
Bibs, sleeved, of paper
Paper coffee filters
Coasters of paper
Face towels of paper
Cocktail mats of paper
Kitchen rolls [paper]
Drip mats of paper
Paper washcloths
Paper wipes
Dinner mats of cardboard
Flags of paper
Decoration and art materials and media
Mats of paper for beer glasses
Make-up pads of paper for removing make-up
Paper handtowels
Absorbent sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
Drawer liners of paper, perfumed or not
Place cards
Decorative paper centerpieces
Paper lace
Toilet paper
Napkins made of paper for household use
Placards of paper
Napkin paper
Garbage bags of paper [for household use]
Tissues of paper for removing make-up
Banners of paper
Mats for beer glasses
Coasters of cardboard
Table decorations of paper
Drip mats of cardboard
Handkerchiefs of paper
Placards of paper or cardboard
Humidity control sheets of paper or plastic for foodstuff packaging
Till rolls
Tablemats of paper.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Prepared meals, convenience food and savoury snacks
Fish, seafood and molluscs, not live
Processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Prepared insects and larvae
Soups and stocks, meat extracts
Sausage skins and imitations thereof
Dairy products and dairy substitutes
Edible oils and fats
Meat and meat products
Birds eggs and egg products.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Crackers made of prepared cereals
Pasta-based prepared meals
Dry and liquid ready-to-serve meals, mainly consisting of rice
Snack foods prepared from maize
Onion biscuits
Wholewheat crisps
Crackers flavoured with vegetables
Macaroni with cheese
Prepared savory foodstuffs made from potato flour
Rice crisps
Corn-based savoury snacks
Snack food products made from rusk flour
Canapes
Stir fried rice cake [topokki]
Extruded wheat snacks
Toasted cheese sandwich with ham
Pork pies
Processed grains, starches, and goods made thereof, baking preparations and yeasts
Rice crackers
Popcorn
Corn, roasted
Snack foods made of whole wheat
Sandwiches containing fish
Spaghetti and meatballs
Sandwiches containing salad
Rice crusts
Corn chips
Snack food products made from rice flour
Crisps made of cereals
Wonton chips
Chocolate-based meal replacement bars
Snack food products made from maize flour
Pretzels
Cereal-based snack food
Snack food products consisting of cereal products
Pastries consisting of vegetables and meat
Macaroni salad
Stir-fried noodles with vegetables (Japchae)
Cheese curls [snacks]
Pumpkin porridge (Hobak-juk)
Sandwiches
Gimbap [Korean rice dish]
Chilled pizzas
Mincemeat pies
Sushi
Pies containing vegetables
Dry and liquid ready-to-serve meals, mainly consisting of pasta
Rice dumplings
Candy coated popcorn
Crackers flavoured with cheese
Pastries consisting of vegetables and poultry
Chicken wraps
Toasted cheese sandwich
Snack foods consisting principally of bread
Wraps [sandwich]
Turkey sandwiches
Burritos
Gluten-free pizza
Boxed lunches consisting of rice, with added meat, fish or vegetables
Hamburgers being cooked and contained in a bread roll
Frozen pastry stuffed with vegetables
Salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Rice-based snack food
Pies [sweet or savoury]
Snack foods made from corn
Sticky rice cakes (Chapsalttock)
Pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables
Calzones
Tortilla chips
Snacks manufactured from muesli
Snack food products made from soya flour
Preserved pizzas
Cereal snack foods flavoured with cheese
Crackers flavoured with herbs
Cereal-based meal replacement bars
Microwave popcorn
Prawn crackers
Millet cakes
Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Frozen pastry stuffed with meat and vegetables
Frozen meals consisting primarily of rice
Hot dog sandwiches
Pies containing meat
Lasagne
Rice based dishes
Snack foods made from wheat
Egg rolls
Pizzas [prepared]
Wontons
Prepared pizza meals
Hamburgers contained in bread rolls
Spring rolls
Ready to eat savory snack foods made from maize meal formed by extrusion
Corn kernels being toasted
Snack food products made from cereal flour
Rice cakes
Pasta containing stuffings
Cereal-based savoury snacks
Prepared meals in the form of pizzas
Senbei [rice crackers]
Chocolate-based ready-to-eat food bars
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Rice-based prepared meals
Frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta
Oat clusters containing dried fruit
Enchiladas
Pies
Savory pastries
Pita chips
Sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products
Snack foods made from corn and in the form of rings
Chips [cereal products]
Pellet-shaped rice crackers (arare)
Snack food products made from potato flour
Chocolate-coated rice cakes
Nachos
Meals consisting primarily of rice
Rice dumplings dressed with sweet bean jam (ankoro)
Grain-based chips
Snack foods made from corn and in the form of puffs
Prepared rice dishes
Prepared meals containing [principally] rice
Pies containing game
Puffed corn snacks
Rice biscuits
Sausage rolls
Cheese flavored puffed corn snacks
Cheeseburgers [sandwiches]
Pastries consisting of vegetables and fish
Samosas
Prepared meals containing [principally] pasta
Prepared foodstuffs in the form of sauces
Flavoured popcorn
Uncooked pizzas
Vegetable flavoured corn chips
Caramel coated popcorn with candied nuts
Pre-baked pizzas crusts
Pizzas
Frankfurter sandwiches
Puffed cheese balls [corn snacks]
Sandwiches containing chicken
Pasta salad
Toasted sandwiches
Sandwiches containing fish fillet
Pancakes
Tortilla snacks
Taco chips
Savoury pancakes
Rice salad
Filled baguettes
Pizza bases
Risotto
Tacos
Crepes
Meat pies [prepared]
Chicken pies
Sandwiches containing meat
Caramel coated popcorn
Meat pies
Snack food products made from cereal starch
Crackers flavoured with meat
Snack foods consisting principally of extruded cereals
Crackers filled with cheese
Canned spaghetti in tomato sauce
Sandwiches containing minced beef
Tortillas
Flaky pastry containing ham
Egg pies
Fried corn
Meals consisting primarily of pasta
Soft pretzels
Filled bread rolls
Noodle-based prepared meals.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Soft drinks
Beer and brewery products
Non-alcoholic preparations for making beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Alcoholic preparations for making beverages
Cider
Preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic beverages (except beer).
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale services in relation to cocoa
Mail order retail services related to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Mail order retail services related to foodstuffs
Retail services in relation to foodstuffs
Unmanned retail store services relating to drink
Wholesale services in relation to preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to jewellery
Retail services in relation to dietary supplements
Retail services in relation to beer
Unmanned retail store services relating to food
Wholesale services in relation to jewellery
Retail services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Retail services in relation to cocoa
Retail services in relation to preparations for making alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to cookware
Retail services in relation to baked goods
Retail services in relation to kitchen appliances
Wholesale services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Retail services in relation to hygienic implements for humans
Retail services in relation to disposable paper products
Mail order retail services related to non-alcoholic beverages
Retail services in relation to alcoholic beverages (except beer)
Wholesale services in relation to baked goods
Retail services in relation to cutlery
Retail services connected with the sale of subscription boxes containing chocolates
Retail services relating to alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to dietetic preparations
Wholesale services in relation to confectionery
Retail services in relation to confectionery.
The mark was filed in class 43 with Services for providing food and drink.