The trademark MERCÌ was filed by AGRIFARMA S.p.A. con unico socio, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 28, 2017, and received one opposition filed on August 28, 2017 by August Storck KG on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CMS HASCHE SIGLE PARTNERSCHAFT VON RECHTSANWÄLTEN UND STEUERBERATERN MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 28, 2017
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 3 with following description of goods:
Cosmetics for animals
Shampoos and conditioners for pets
Animal grooming preparations
Deodorants for pets.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Pharmaceutical preparations for animals
Dietary supplements for animals
Medicated animal feed
Vitamins for pets
Dietary supplements for pets
Protein supplements for animals
Veterinary preparations
Lotions for veterinary purposes
Medicines for veterinary purposes
Vaccines for veterinary use
Biological preparations for veterinary purposes
Diagnostic preparations for veterinary purposes
Antiparasitic collars for animals
Animal repellent formulations
Diapers for pets
Litterbox liners for pets
Deodorizers for litter trays.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Kennels for household pets
Pet cushions
Beds for pets
Carriers for household pets
Portable beds for pets
Safety barriers of metal for babies, children and pets (furniture)
Safety barriers, not of metal, for babies, children and pets (furniture).
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Food containers for pet animals
Non-mechanical distributors of foodstuffs for animals