018919023

SOS

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August 28, 2023

Trademark Summary

The trademark SOS was filed by Hanfred HTG GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Austria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 7, 2023, and received undefined oppositions.

Opposition Proceedings

There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.

The first opposition filed on October 22, 2023 by HERBA RICEMILLS, S.L.U. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Garreta Rodríguez, María José and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on October 12, 2023 by WindStar Medical GmbH on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ZDARSKY WIRTSCHAFTSRECHT and its proceedings were handled in German

The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).

The Opposition with reference B 003204858 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 3, 2024 by the EUIPO.

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Goods And Services

• The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Shampoos for pets [non-medicated grooming preparations]
  2. Animal grooming preparations
  3. Pet odor removers
  4. Deodorants for pets
  5. Skin care products for animals
  6. Dental care preparations for animals
  7. Preparations and products for fur care
  8. Conditioning sprays for animals
  9. Pet stain removers
  10. Non-medicated mouth washes for pets
  11. Shampoos for animals [non-medicated grooming preparations]
  12. Bath preparations for animals
  13. Deodorants for animals
  14. Cosmetics for animals
  15. Breath fresheners for animals
  16. Odour fresheners for animals.
• The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Dietary supplements for animals
  2. Complementary feed
  3. Vitamins for pets
  4. Except goods based on rice or preparations made with cereals.
• The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
  
  1. Pet food
  2. Dog treats [edible]
  3. Foodstuffs for dogs
  4. Food preparations for dogs
  5. Beverages for canines
  6. Animal foodstuffs
  7. Foodstuffs and fodder for animals
  8. Foodstuffs for cats
  9. Cat biscuits
  10. Beverages for cats
  11. Cat treats [edible]
  12. Edible pet treats
  13. Food preparations for cats
  14. Except goods based on rice or preparations made with cereals.