The trademark SONARA was filed by DB GROUP FRANCHISING LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Malta (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 30, 2022, and received one opposition filed on April 27, 2022 by ADVANCED MUSIC, S.L. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ISERN PATENTES Y MARCAS, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 27, 2022
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 8 with Cutlery.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Menus
Napkin paper
Chalkboards.
The mark was filed in class 18 with Beach Umbrellas.
The mark was filed in class 20 with Beach beds.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Sushi rolling mats
Sushi rolling equipment
Chopsticks
Disposable chopsticks
Napkin dispensers
Napkin holders
Wine glasses
Drinking glasses
Plates
Cutting boards.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Cloth napkins
Table cloths
Beach towels.
The mark was filed in class 29 with Fish, seafood and molluscs, not live and Meats..
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Sushi
Rice
Soy sauce
Wasabi paste
Wasabi powder
Coffee, teas and cocoa and substitutes therefor
Ice, ice creams, frozen yogurts and sorbets
Salts, seasonings, flavourings and condiments
Sugars, natural sweeteners, sweet coatings and fillings, bee products.
The mark was filed in class 31 with Raw vegetables and fresh vegetables..
The mark was filed in class 32 with Non-alcoholic beverages and Beer..
The mark was filed in class 33 with following description of goods:
Wine
Alcoholic beverages [except beers]
Cocktails
Aperitifs
Spirits and liquors.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
On-line ordering services in the field of restaurant take-out and delivery
Marketing
Promotional marketing
Event marketing
Online marketing.
The mark was filed in class 41 with Beach and Pool Clubs.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Restaurant services
Making reservations and bookings for restaurants and meals