The trademark YAM YAM was filed by Yam Yam s.r.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 18, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 17, 2022 by Ayam S.A.R.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Potter Clarkson A/S and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 17, 2022
The application was filed in Czech, and Czech was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on June 19, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003177075 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 22, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Processed, edible seaweed
Dried edible seaweed (hoshi-wakame)
Processed seafood
Dried seafood
Cooked seafood
Prepared meals consisting substantially of seafood, Other than instant meals
Prepared meals consisting primarily of fish, Other than instant meals
Salted and fermented seafood (jeotgal)
Stews and Prepared dishes consisting principally of meat, Other than instant meals
Prepared vegetable dishes, Other than instant meals
Prepared meals containing [principally] eggs, Other than instant meals
Prepared meals consisting primarily of meat substitutes, Other than instant meals
Fish meal for human consumption
Fish, seafood and molluscs spreads
Shelled prawns
Pickles
Soups of all kinds, Other than instant meals
Meat extracts
Prepared dishes consisting primarily of fishcakes, vegetables, boiled eggs, and broth (oden), Other than instant meals
Processed fruits, fungi, vegetables, nuts and pulses
Roast meat
Fried meat
Fritters
Cooked meats
Processed meat products
Legume salads
Prepared salads
Dairy-based dips.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Sushi, Rice, Rice based dishes, Other than instant meals
Rice mixes, Other than instant meals
Foodstuffs made of rice, Other than instant meals
Prepared rice dishes, Other than instant meals
Rice-based snack food, Other than instant meals
Pastries, cakes, tarts and biscuits (cookies)
Prepared desserts [confectionery]
Pancakes
Pies [sweet or savoury]
Savory pastries
Pastries consisting of vegetables and meat
Pastries consisting of vegetables and fish
Sandwiches
Dried sugared cakes of rice flour (rakugan)
Pounded rice cakes (mochi)
Rice biscuits
Rice salad
Rice dumplings
Bibimbap [rice mixed with vegetables and beef]
Prepared wasabi
Bakery goods
Confectionery
Noodle-based prepared meals, Other than instant meals
Pasta dishes, Other than instant meals
Pre-packaged lunches consisting primarily of rice, and also including meat, fish or vegetables, Other than instant meals
Prepared foodstuffs in the form of sauces, Other than instant meals
Snack food products made from cereal flour
Snack food products made from maize flour
Snack food products made from potato flour
Snack food products made from cereal starch
Snack food products made from soya flour
Snack food products made from rice flour
Snack food products consisting of cereal products
Spring rolls
Egg rolls.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods: