The trademark DESPAR was filed by DESPAR ITALIA Consorzio a responsabilita limitada, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 21, 2010, and received one opposition filed on May 19, 2010 by SPAR Handelsgesellschaft mbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HARMSEN UTESCHER and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued May 19, 2010
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Fresh, preserved, dried, cooked and frozen meat
Meat, fish, poultry and game
Meat extracts
Preserved, dried, cooked and frozen fish
Charcuterie
Preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables
Vegetables in oil and pickled vegetables
Relishes included in this class
Jellies, jams,
Eggs, milk and milk products
Cheeses
Edible oils and fats
Dressings for salad, condiments included in this class
Preserves
Sweets with and without sugar
Snacks included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices
Fresh and preserved, frozen confectionery
Fresh filled pasta
Preserved pasta
Fresh, preserved and frozen pizza
Chocolate bars
Honey, treacle
Yeast, baking-powder
Salt, mustard
Vinegar, sauces
Spices
Ice
Sweet and savoury snacks included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes
Live animals
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Seeds, natural plants and flowers
Foodstuff for animals, malt.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beers
Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic drinks
Fruit drinks and fruit juices
Syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Management of hypermarkets and supermarkets
The bringing together, for others, of a variety of goods (except the transport thereof), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase those goods.