The trademark LESAFFRE was filed by LESAFFRE ET COMPAGNIE, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 31, 2024, and received one opposition filed on April 29, 2024 by Schwälbchen Molkerei Jakob Berz AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by RHEINPATENT KODRON & MACKERT and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 29, 2024
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Cultures of microorganisms other than for medical and veterinary use
Enzymes and Enzyme preparations Not for medical or veterinary use
Bacteria and bacterial preparations other than for medical or veterinary use
Bread improvers for industrial or craft purposes
Fertilizers and manures
Residue in a still after distillation (fertiliser).
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Dietetic foods adapted for medical purposes
Dietetic substances adapted for medical use and Vitamin preparations
Nutritional supplements
Food supplements
Nutritional supplements
Nutritional supplements, To be integrated into mixtures for making bakery products
Food additives and food supplements based on probiotic substances and yeast enriched with minerals
Cultures of microorganisms for medical or veterinary use
Enzymes and enzyme preparations for medical or veterinary use, or for food
Bacteria and bacterial preparations for medical or veterinary use
Yeast, yeast shavings and yeast extracts for medical or veterinary purposes
Preparations of trace elements for human or animal consumption
Preparations of plant extracts for medical use
Probiotic preparations or other nutrients for human consumption
Probiotic compositions for human consumption
Cultures of micro-organisms (lactic and/or starter bacteria) having a probiotic effect on the human body, for medical use
Foodstuffs and/or food integrators of animal origin consisting of micro-organism cultures (lactic and/or yeast bacteria) with a probiotic effect on the human body
Foodstuffs and/or food integrators of plant origin consisting of micro-organism cultures (lactic and/or yeast bacteria) with a probiotic effect on the human body.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Meat, fish, poultry and game
Meat extracts
Broth and soups
Soup preperations
Preserved fruits, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables
Jellies, jams, compotes
Eggs, milk and milk products
Edible oils and fats.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, edible ices
Honey, treacles
Yeasts, yeast extracts
Yeast cell wall, baking-powder
Bread improvers for household purposes, Leaven, Ferments
Salt, mustard
Vinegar, sauces (condiments)
Spices
Ice for refreshment
Aromas and aromatic preparations for food
Flavorings, other than essential oils
Treacle
Prepared baking mixes.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Live animals
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Grains (seeds), natural plants and flowers
Yeast production residues, namely, Residue in a still after distillation
Animal foodstuffs
Yeast for animal consumption and Yeast extracts for animal feed
Malt.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beer
Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks
Fruit drinks and fruits juices
Syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Provision of business management information
Business administration
Administrative services
Business information in relation to the following fields: chemistry, Physics, Biology, microbiology, bacteriology, Biotechnology and Genetics
Assistance in managing the business or commercial activities of an industrial or commercial company
Business organisation and management consultancy.
The mark was filed in class 38 with Telecommunication services.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Tour organising.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Teaching and Training in relation to the following fields: Baking, breadmaking and fermentation professions
Teaching
Training
Entertainment services
Sporting and cultural activities.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto, namely Construction drafting, namely design of factories and installations, Consultancy in relation to the following fields: design of factories and installations and Construction of factories and installations
Industrial analysis and research, design and development of computer hardware and software
Technical analysis, research, advice and expertise in relation to the following fields: chemistry, Physics, Biology, Microbiology, fermentation, Bacteriology and Genetics.