The trademark PRO VAPE was filed by Pro Vape, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Latvia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 30, 2022, and received one opposition filed on September 22, 2022 by TREYDON BG OOD on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ZLATAREVI PATENT AND TRADEMARK and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 22, 2022
The application was filed in Latvian, and Latvian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 28, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003179313 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 7, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette cases
Liquid solutions for use in electronic cigarettes
Smoking sets for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of propylene glycol
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of vegetable glycerin
Cartridges sold filled with chemical flavorings in liquid form for electronic cigarettes
Chemical flavorings in liquid form used to refill electronic cigarette cartridges
Refill cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Cartridges for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette boxes
Electronic cigarette cleaners
Electronic cigarette atomizers
Holders for electronic cigarettes
Electronic cigarette liquid [e-liquid] comprised of flavorings in liquid form used to refill electronic cigarette cartridges
Personal vaporisers and electronic cigarettes, and flavourings and solutions therefor
Flavorings, other than essential oils, for tobacco substitutes
Electronic cigarette cartomizers.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management services relating to electronic commerce
Organisation of exhibitions for business or commerce
Advertising services for the promotion of e-commerce
Provision of information and advisory services relating to e-commerce
Digital advertising services
Product demonstrations and product display services
Publicity services
Advertising agency services
Distribution and dissemination of advertising materials [leaflets, prospectuses, printed material, samples]
Publicity columns preparation
Publication of publicity materials and texts
Issuing of publicity leaflets
Advertising, promotional and public relations services
Public relations consultancy
Public relations studies
Rental of advertisement space and advertising material.