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VPB 2000.727 AI generated

International Trademark Opposition Rejected for Lack of Likelihood of Confusion

Case Number VPB 2000.727
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Switzerland · Administrative Practice of Federal Authorities (VPB) (CH)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
Court Costs No costs imposed
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Legislator summary

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An opposition was filed against an international trademark registration based on an earlier international trademark. The opposition was rejected, and the provisional refusal of the contested mark was withdrawn because the court found no likelihood of confusion between the two marks.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 33 al. 2 CPM, Art. 33 al. 3 CPM, Art. 33 al. 1 CPM, Art. 73 al. 3 CPM, Art. 73 al. 1 CPM; International Trademark Opposition Rejected for Lack of Likelihood of Confusion: The opposition was rejected, and the provisional refusal of the contested mark was withdrawn because the court found no likelihood of confusion between the two marks.

Keywords

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trademark opposition likelihood of confusion brand name procedural preliminary objections figurative trademarks international civil litigation

Cited Legislation

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Art. 33 al. 2 CPM
This provision is implied by the rejection of the opposition, leading to the withdrawal of the provisional refusal of the trademark.
Art. 33 al. 3 CPM
This provision is cited as the basis for the opposition being rejected.
Art. 33 al. 1 CPM
This provision is implied by the withdrawal of the provisional refusal of the trademark.
Art. 73 al. 3 CPM
This provision is cited for the decision to retain the opposition fee.
Art. 73 al. 1 CPM
This provision is cited for the decision not to award costs.
AI generated
VPB 5588-2001-2180
Opposition of International Trademark Registration Upheld Due to Likelihood of Confusion
VPB 2004.129
Trademark Opposition: Likelihood of Confusion
VPB 7786-2002-2674
Likelihood of Confusion Trademark Opposition Upheld
VPB 2008.733
Trademark Opposition Dismissed: No Likelihood of Confusion Found
VPB 9210-2006-3314
International Trademark Opposition Rejected

Key legal questions extracted by Legislator

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Art. 33 al. 2 CPM

This provision is implied by the rejection of the opposition, leading to the withdrawal of the provisional refusal of the trademark.

Art. 33 al. 3 CPM

This provision is cited as the basis for the opposition being rejected.

Art. 33 al. 1 CPM

This provision is implied by the withdrawal of the provisional refusal of the trademark.

Art. 73 al. 3 CPM

This provision is cited for the decision to retain the opposition fee.

Art. 73 al. 1 CPM

This provision is cited for the decision not to award costs.

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Décision dans la procédure d’opposition n° 3062/1998

Opposant/e Soremartec SA, 102, Drève de l'Arc-en-Ciel, BE-6700 Schoppach- Arlon, marque internationale n° 600 284 (KINDER SOFTY), mandataire Jacobacci & Perani S.A., 2, avenue de la Gare des Eaux-Vives, 1207 Genève contre Défendeur/resse Biscuiterie Industrielle du Moghreb <BIMO>, MA-20300 Casablanca, marque internationale n° 692 831 (Sotty) Le 20 janvier 2000, l’Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle a décidé ce qui suit:

1. L’opposition n° 3062/1998 à l’encontre de la marque internationale n°

692 831 Sotty (écriture spéciale) est rejetée.

2. Le refus provisoire total sur opposition du 18 novembre 1998 à l’encontre de la marque défenderesse sera retiré une fois la présente décision entrée en force.

3. La taxe d'opposition de fr. 800.- reste acquise à l'Institut.

4. Il n’est pas alloué de dépens.

5. La présente décision est notifiée aux parties (par publication dans la FOSC à la partie défenderesse).

Voies de droit La présente décision peut être attaquée par voie de recours dans les 30 jours à dater de sa notification devant la Commission de recours en matière de propriété intellectuelle, Einsteinstrasse 2, 3003 Berne. Les mémoires de recours doivent être présentés en trois exemplaires.

21 mars 2000 Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle:

Division des marques

2000-0727 1753 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Décision dans la procédure d'opposition n° 3062/1998

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