The trademark B! BOMBA! ENERGY DRINK B! was filed by Büki Üditö Kft., a corporation established under the laws of Hungary (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 28, 2001, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on January 27, 2002 by PLADA SUD S.R.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by GIAMBROCONO & C. S.P.A. and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on January 23, 2002 by RIVES DISTILLERY, S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by de la Torre Serrano, Maria Victoria and its proceedings were handled in German
The third opposition filed on December 6, 2001 by Eckes-Granini Group GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. and its proceedings were handled in German
The fourth opposition filed on December 2, 2001 by Bomba Energia Getränkevertriebs GmbH on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MEISSNER BOLTE PATENTANWÄLTE RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and its proceedings were handled in German
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R1181/2004-2 was Proceedings terminated according to Article 85(3) CTMR with decision issued on April 5, 2005 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 000463234 was refused according to Article 8(1)(a) CTMR with decision issued on October 17, 2004 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 drinks
Fruit drinks and fruit juices
Syrups and other preparations for making beverages.