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Trademark Opposition Dismissed for Non-Participation

Case Number VPB 2082.2002
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 application based on an earlier identical trademark. The court excluded the opposing party from the proceedings, rejected the opposition, and allowed the applied-for trademark to be protected in Switzerland. The decision was based on the opposing party's failure to participate in the proceedings.

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Art. 44 LMarq, Art. 32 LMarq, Art. 43 LMarq, Art. 46 al. 1 LMarq, Art. 46 al. 2 LMarq, Art. 46 al. 3 LMarq; Trademark Opposition Dismissed for Non-Participation: The court excluded the opposing party from the proceedings, rejected the opposition, and allowed the applied-for trademark to be protected in Switzerland. The decision was based on the opposing party's failure to participate in the proceedings.

Keywords

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trademark opposition opposition proceedings european trademark infringement action international protection olfactory trademark

Cited Legislation

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Art. 44 LMarq
This provision is implicitly used as the basis for the decision to exclude the defendant from the proceedings.
Art. 32 LMarq
This provision is implicitly used as the basis for rejecting the opposition.
Art. 43 LMarq
This provision is implicitly used as the basis for the final admission of the trademark to protection in Switzerland.
Art. 46 al. 1 LMarq
This provision is implicitly used for the retention of the opposition fee by the Institute.
Art. 46 al. 2 LMarq
This provision is implicitly used to state that no compensation for costs is awarded.
Art. 46 al. 3 LMarq
This provision is implicitly used for the notification of the decision, including by publication in the Official Gazette.
AI generated
VPB 2001.2393
Opposition Dismissed Due to Non-Participation
VPB 4828-2003-1563
International Trademark Application Opposition Dismissed
VPB 2007.321
Opposition Dismissed Due to Applicant Exclusion in Swiss Trademark Case
VPB 2270-2004-0923
Trademark Opposition Proceedings: Exclusion of Applicant and Subsequent Admission
VPB 5588-2001-2180
Opposition of International Trademark Registration Upheld Due to Likelihood of Confusion

Key legal questions extracted by Legislator

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Art. 44 LMarq

This provision is implicitly used as the basis for the decision to exclude the defendant from the proceedings.

Art. 32 LMarq

This provision is implicitly used as the basis for rejecting the opposition.

Art. 43 LMarq

This provision is implicitly used as the basis for the final admission of the trademark to protection in Switzerland.

Art. 46 al. 1 LMarq

This provision is implicitly used for the retention of the opposition fee by the Institute.

Art. 46 al. 2 LMarq

This provision is implicitly used to state that no compensation for costs is awarded.

Art. 46 al. 3 LMarq

This provision is implicitly used for the notification of the decision, including by publication in the Official Gazette.

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Décision dans la procédure d’opposition n° 3902

Opposante LA CITY, F – 93214 La Plaine Saint Denis, marque internationale no 662

602 «LA CITY» contre Défenderesse IDT MUSIC B.V., NL – 1521 NJ WORMER- VEER, marque internationale n° 716 155 «INNER CITY» Le 11 mars 2002, l’Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle a décidé ce qui suit:

1. La défenderesse est exclue de la procédure.

2. L’opposition n° 3902 est rejetée.

3. La marque internatioanle n° 716 155 «INNER CITY» sera définitivement admise à la protection en Suisse pour tous les produits revendiqués dès l’entrée en force de la présente décision.

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

5. Il n’est pas alloué de dépens.

6. La présente décision est notifiée aux parties, à la défenderesse par publication dans la Feuille fédérale.

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 auxquels seront joints une copie de la décision attaquée doivent être présentés en trois exemplaires.

11 mars 2002 Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle:

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2082 2002-0500 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Décision dans la procédure d'opposition n° 3902

In Bundesblatt Dans Feuille fédérale In Foglio federale

Jahr 2002 Année Anno

Band 1 Volume Volume

Heft 11 Cahier Numero

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

Datum 19.03.2002 Date Data

Seite 2082-2082 Page Pagina

Ref. No 10 126 147

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