The trademark LA ESPAÑOLA was filed by FONT SALEM, S.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 1, 2013, and received one opposition filed on September 30, 2013 by LA ESPAÑOLA ALIMENTARIA ALCOYANA, S.A. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Arias Castellano, Encarnación
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 31, 2013.
The Refusal with reference B 011862778 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on November 20, 2013 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beers
Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages
Fruit beverages and fruit juices
Syrups and other preparations for making beverages