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R. EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE vs. EVOLUTION Opposition

Case Number VPB 2007.2885
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Switzerland · Administrative Practice of Federal Authorities (VPB) (CH)
Decision Date
Outcome Partially Allowed
Court Costs Borne by public authority
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Legislator summary

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An opposition was filed against an international trademark registration for "R. EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE" (fig.) based on a prior international registration for "EVOLUTION." The opposition was admitted because the trademarks were deemed confusingly similar, particularly given the common term "EVOLUTION" and the visual and phonetic similarities, creating a likelihood of confusion regarding the origin of the goods. As a result, the opposition was granted, and the trademark registration was partially accepted for goods not covered by the opposition, with costs awarded to the opposing party.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 108 al. 1 let. a CPI, Art. 66 al. 1 CPI, Art. 66 al. 2 CPI; R. EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE vs. EVOLUTION Opposition: EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE" (fig.) based on a prior international registration for "EVOLUTION." The opposition was admitted because the trademarks were deemed confusingly similar, particularly given the common term "EVOLUTION" and the visual and phonetic similarities, creating a likelihood of confusion regarding the origin of the goods. As a result, the opposition was granted, and the trademark registration was partially accepted for goods not covered by the opposition, with costs awarded to the opposing party.

Keywords

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trademark opposition phonetic trademark similarity party costs origin of goods infringement action brand name

Cited Legislation

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Art. 108 al. 1 let. a CPI
This provision is cited to justify the admission of the opposition because the mark was confusingly similar to a prior mark.
Art. 66 al. 1 CPI
This provision is cited for the decision on the costs of the opposition proceedings, stating that the fee remains acquired by the Institute.
Art. 66 al. 2 CPI
This provision is cited to order the defendant to pay the costs of the opposition proceedings to the opponent.
AI generated
VPB 07-2885-7915
R. EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE vs. EVOLUTION Opposition
VPB 7034-2003-2409
The Race Trademark Opposition
VPB 2704-2005-1031
Opposition to International Trademark Registration Based on Earlier Swiss Mark.
VPB 3646-2001-1575
Opposition upheld, defendant excluded, costs awarded
VPB 04-2005-1031
Opposition to International Trademark Registration Based on Earlier Swiss Mark.

Key legal questions extracted by Legislator

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Art. 108 al. 1 let. a CPI

This provision is cited to justify the admission of the opposition because the mark was confusingly similar to a prior mark.

Art. 66 al. 1 CPI

This provision is cited for the decision on the costs of the opposition proceedings, stating that the fee remains acquired by the Institute.

Art. 66 al. 2 CPI

This provision is cited to order the defendant to pay the costs of the opposition proceedings to the opponent.

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Décision dans la procédure d’opposition no 8750

Opposante ELF AQUITAINE, Tour Elf, 2, Place de la Coupole, La Défense 6, FR-92400 Courbevoie, enregistrement international no 714 158 «EVOLUTION» contre Défenderesse BOTTARI S.P.A., Via Tavogliere, 6D-E, I-46030 Pomponesco (Mantova), enregistrement international no 898 323 «R. EVOLUTION MOTOR- BIKE» (fig.). L’Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle a décidé le 26 novembre 2007 ce qui suit:

1. L’opposition no 8750 contre l’enregistrement international no 898 323 «R.EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE» (fig.) est admise.

2. La taxe d’opposition de 800 francs reste acquise à l’Institut.

3. Il est mis à la charge de la défenderesse le paiement à l’opposante d’une somme de 1800 francs à titre de dépens (y compris 800 fr. à titre de remboursement de la taxe d’opposition).

4. Quand la présente décision sera entrée en force, il sera émis une déclaration d’acceptation partielle de l’enregistrement international no 898 323 «R.EVOLUTION MOTORBIKE» (fig.) pour tous les produits qui ne faisaient pas l’objet de la présente opposition.

5. La présente décision est notifiée aux parties, par publication dans la Feuille fédérale pour la partie défenderesse.

Voies de droit: Cette décision peut faire l’objet d’un recours, dans un délai de 30 jours à compter de cette notification, auprès du Tribunal administratif fédéral, 3000 Berne 14. Une copie de la présente décision est à joindre au mémoire de recours.

26 novembre 2007 Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle:

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2007-2885 7915 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Décision procédure d'opposition n° 8750

In Bundesblatt Dans Feuille fédérale In Foglio federale

Jahr 2007 Année Anno

Band 1 Volume Volume

Heft 49 Cahier Numero

Geschäftsnummer --- Numéro d'affaire Numero dell'oggetto

Datum 04.12.2007 Date Data

Seite 7915-7915 Page Pagina

Ref. No 10 141 174

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