The trademark BiME was filed by Elpiscience Biopharma, Ltd., a corporation established under the laws of the People's Republic of China (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 14, 2021, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on October 14, 2021 by Owen Mumford Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Stobbs Ireland Limited and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on October 11, 2021 by BIMEDA ANIMAL HEALTH LIMITED on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by TOMKINS & CO. 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:
Medicines for human purposes
Drugs for medical purposes
Radioactive substances for medical purposes
Disinfectants
Bacteriological preparations for medical and veterinary use
Biological preparations for medical purposes
Pharmaceutical preparations
Vaccines
Diagnostic preparations for medical purposes
Diagnostic biomarker reagents for medical purposes
Nutraceutical preparations for therapeutic or medical purposes
Chemical preparations for pharmaceutical purposes
Chemical preparations for medical purposes
Dietetic substances adapted for medical use
Depuratives
Medicines for veterinary purposes
Biocides
Cotton for medical purposes
Dental lacquer.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Biological research
Clinical trials
Medical research
Bacteriological research
Chemical research
Scientific laboratory services
Platform as a service [PaaS]
Monitoring of computer systems by remote access
Technological research
Quality control
Scientific research
Research and development of new products for others