The trademark APIFORTE was filed by EVOBIOTIX SA, a corporation established under the laws of the Swiss Confederation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 22, 2021, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on June 20, 2021 by BeeVital GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by BOTTARINI, ALBERTO and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on May 18, 2021 by Südzucker AG on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by MITSCHERLICH, PATENT- UND RECHTSANWÄLTE, PARTMBB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Veterinary preparations
Medical preparations
Pharmaceuticals
Sanitary preparations for medical purposes
Dietetic substances adapted for medical use
Dietetic food adapted for veterinary use
Dietetic substances adapted for veterinary use
Dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes
Food for babies
Dietary supplements for human beings and animals
Plasters, materials for dressings
Teeth filling material
Dental wax
Disinfectants
Preparations for destroying vermin
Herbicides
Fungicides.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Raw and unprocessed agricultural, aquacultural, horticultural and forestry products
Raw and unprocessed grains and seeds
Fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and herbs
Natural plants and flowers
Seeds, bulbs and seedlings for plant breeding
Live animals
Foodstuffs and beverages for animals
Malt.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Medical services
Veterinary services
Human hygiene and beauty care
Hygienic and beauty care for animals
Agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry services.