The trademark BITCH was filed by NOVA TRADE EOOD, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Bulgaria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 1, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 13, 2021 by MY BEST SUPPLIER, S.L.U. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Sáez Menchón, Onofre Indalecio and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 13, 2021
The application was filed in Bulgarian, and Bulgarian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Adapters for charging electronic cigarettes
USB chargers for electronic cigarettes
Charging boxes, In relation to the following goods: Electronic cigarettes
Batteries for electronic cigarettes
USB cables for electronic cigarettes
Electric plugs
Plug-in adaptors
AC USB adapters, In relation to the following goods, Electronic cigarettes
Firmware and software for electronic cigarettes
Portable charging cases for electronic cigarettes and vaporizers.
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Cigarettes
Tobacco and tobacco substitutes
Cigars
Electronic cigarettes
Oral vaporizers for smokers
Articles for use with tobacco
Herbs for smoking
Cigarettes containing tobacco substitutes, not for medical purposes
Electronic hookahs
Hookah tobacco
Steam stones for hookahs
Small cigars
Electronic cigarettes
Lighters for smokers
Cigar boxes
Humidors
Mouthpieces for cigarette holders
Hookahs
Electronic cigarette filters
Cartridges sold filled with chemical flavorings in liquid form for electronic cigarettes
Replaceable cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Essences, Flavourings other than essential oils, For use in electronic cigarettes
Cigar cutters
Ashtrays for smokers made of non-precious metals
Neck chains for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette nebulizers
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of flavorings in liquid form used to refill electronic cigarette cartridges
Smokers' articles, In relation to the following goods: Lighters for smokers
Devices for disinfecting electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette cleaners
Pads for cleaning electronic cigarettes
Sticks for cleaning electronic cigarettes
Cleaning supplies, For electronic cigarettes
Holsters, For electronic cigarette devices
Protective cases for electronic cigarettes
Decorative covers, For electronic cigarettes
Preparations for cleaning, Electric, For electronic cigarettes
Cleaning tools for electronic cigarettes
Cleaning appliances, For electronic cigarettes.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale and retail sale services relating to coffee, in connection with the sale of the following goods: Tobacco-free cigarettes
USB adapters, For electronic cigarettes
Chargers for electronic cigarettes
Battery chargers for electronic cigarettes
Vaporizers for electronic cigarettes
Tobacco-free cigarettes
Inhalers for use as an alternative to tobacco cigarettes, Inhalers for use as an alternative to tobacco substitutes and refills for electronic cigarettes
Cases for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette boxes
Cleaners, For evaporators
Essences and solutions for vaporisers and electronic cigarettes
Liquid nicotine solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes, (parts and fittings for-), Evaporators, (parts and fittings for-)
Marketing research and analysis
Business analysis and information services, and market research
Market research data collection services
Business consulting
Office functions services
Administration services for franchise business operation
Business assistance, in relation to the following field: Creating a franchise
Business assistance, in relation to the following field: Franchise activity
Providing assistance in the operation of franchises
Arranging of commercial and business contacts
Assistance in product commercialisation, Within a franchise agreement
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Advisory and assistance services
Providing of information and consultancy in relation to consumer goods
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Management of customer loyalty, incentive or promotional schemes
Administration of loyalty rewards programs
Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Information and consults in relation to all aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods: