The trademark CASTELLO BANFI was filed by BANFI SOCIETA' AGRICOLA S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 11, 2001, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on February 11, 2002 by SOCIEDADE DAS ÁGUAS DE PISÕES-MOURA, S.A. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by De Almeida Carvalho Franco, Isabel Maria and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 7, 2002 by Banif- Banco Internacional do Funchal, SA on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by J. PEREIRA DA CRUZ, S.A. and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Two renewals of the trademark were recorded, one on June 8, 2010, and the other one on May 19, 2020.
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 21, 2006. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 17, 2007. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 12, 2007. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 6, 2010. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 20, 2014. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 27, 2016. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 26, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 000481954 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on October 26, 2004 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 000483547 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on October 26, 2004 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Coffee, tea, cocoa, rice, flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery
Edible ices.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Fresh fruits, fresh olives, fresh vegetables
Agricultural and horticultural products
Foodstuffs for animals.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Wine, sparkling wine, grappa, liqueurs and alcoholic beverages (except beer) and alcoholic extracts and alcoholic essences..
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management assistance for industrial, commercial and farm businesses
Carrying out administrative work, data processing, filing, accounting, computerised production management, orders, storage and forwarding for others
Updating information on computer databases
Human resources consultancy and administration
Administration and consultancy relating to personnel management, pay and contributions
Organisation of events, meetings for commercial and advertising purposes
Public relations and promotional activities, services connected with business management
Import-export services, marketing communications
Marketing strategies
Advertising and promotion of wine bars, restaurants and hotels
Management of farm businesses
Sale of meat, fish, poultry, game, fruits and vegetables, jams, eggs, milk and milk products, edible oils and fats, coffee, tea, cocoa, flour, bread, pastries, ices, spices and sauces for seasoning, alcoholic beverages, beers, fruit drinks, mineral waters
Sale of agricultural and horticultural products, animal foodstuffs, live animals.
The mark was filed in class 36 with Financial and real estate services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Museum services
Exhibitions, presentations
Cultural associations
Arranging of events, colloquiums, congresses, symposiums and conferences for cultural purposes
Training courses, in particular courses relating to the wine and gastronomy sector
Publication of material relating to the wine-making sector
Publication of texts
Publication of periodicals, books, magazines.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Services relating to the management of wine bars, restaurants, bars, pubs, cafeterias, snack bars and catering