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VPB 3518-2001-1470 AI generated

Trademark Opposition: Identity and Likelihood of Confusion Lead to Refusal

Case Number VPB 3518-2001-1470
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Switzerland · Administrative Practice of Federal Authorities (VPB) (CH)
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Legislator summary

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An opposition was filed against a trademark application based on an earlier, identical trademark for identical goods. The court ruled that the applicant was excluded from the proceedings, and the opposition was admitted, leading to the definitive refusal of the contested trademark. This decision was based on the likelihood of confusion between the two marks due to their identity and the similarity of the goods. The opposing party was awarded costs and reimbursement for the opposition fee.

Legislator headnote

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Art. 10 al. 1 ch. 1 LMarq, Art. 25 al. 2 LMarq, Art. 49 LMarq, Art. 59 al. 1 LMarq, Art. 59 al. 2 LMarq; Trademark Opposition: Identity and Likelihood of Confusion Lead to Refusal: The court ruled that the applicant was excluded from the proceedings, and the opposition was admitted, leading to the definitive refusal of the contested trademark. This decision was based on the likelihood of confusion between the two marks due to their identity and the similarity of the goods. The opposing party was awarded costs and reimbursement for the opposition fee.

Keywords

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trademark opposition opposition proceedings likelihood of confusion similarity between marks identical goods brand name

Cited Legislation

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Art. 10 al. 1 ch. 1 LMarq
The opposition is upheld based on the cited provision which likely relates to grounds for refusal or opposition.
Art. 25 al. 2 LMarq
The court excluded the defendant from the procedure, likely based on this provision.
Art. 49 LMarq
The opposition was admitted based on this provision, likely related to the admissibility or merits of an opposition.
Art. 59 al. 1 LMarq
The provision likely relates to the costs of the proceedings, as it is cited in relation to the refund of the opposition fee.
Art. 59 al. 2 LMarq
This provision likely relates to the reimbursement of costs or legal fees, as it is cited in relation to the payment of a sum for costs and refund of the opposition fee.
AI generated
VPB 4574-2000-2061
Trademark Opposition and Refusal Due to Likelihood of Confusion
VPB 2004.129
Trademark Opposition: Likelihood of Confusion
VPB 2000.1058
Trademark Opposition: Likelihood of Confusion Found
VPB 7786-2002-2674
Likelihood of Confusion Trademark Opposition Upheld
VPB 2003.50
Opposition Proceedings: Likelihood of Confusion Found, Trademark Application Refused

Key legal questions extracted by Legislator

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Art. 10 al. 1 ch. 1 LMarq

The opposition is upheld based on the cited provision which likely relates to grounds for refusal or opposition.

Art. 25 al. 2 LMarq

The court excluded the defendant from the procedure, likely based on this provision.

Art. 49 LMarq

The opposition was admitted based on this provision, likely related to the admissibility or merits of an opposition.

Art. 59 al. 1 LMarq

The provision likely relates to the costs of the proceedings, as it is cited in relation to the refund of the opposition fee.

Art. 59 al. 2 LMarq

This provision likely relates to the reimbursement of costs or legal fees, as it is cited in relation to the payment of a sum for costs and refund of the opposition fee.

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Décision dans la procédure d’opposition n° 3871/1999

Opposant/e « Ducasa » Mora, Cabora y Cia, SA, E-08 013 Barcelona (Espagne), marque internationale n° R 417 523 (DUCASA), mandataire Moinas Savoye & Cronin, rue Plantamour 42, 1201 Genève contre Défendeur/resse CG Holding AS, N-0611 Oslo (Norvège), marque internationale n° 717 141 (DUKA). Le 18 juillet 2001, l’Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle a décidé ce qui suit:

1. La défenderesse est exclue de la procédure.

2. L’opposition n° 3871 contre la marque internationale n° 717 141 (DUKA)

est admise.

3. Dès l’entrée en force de la présente décision, la marque internationale n° 717 141 (DUKA) sera définitivement refusée à la protection en Suisse selon les termes de l’avis de refus provisoire du 4 avril 2000.

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

5. Il est mis à la charge de la défenderesse le paiement à l’opposante d’une somme de 1800 francs à titre de dépens et de remboursement de la taxe d’opposition.

6. La présente décision est notifiée aux parties, par publication dans la Feuille fédérale pour la 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. Une copie de la décision attaquée sera jointe au recours.

31 juillet 2001 Institut Fédéral de la Propriété Intellectuelle:

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3518 2001-1470 Schweizerisches Bundesarchiv, Digitale Amtsdruckschriften Archives fédérales suisses, Publications officielles numérisées Archivio federale svizzero, Pubblicazioni ufficiali digitali

Décision dans la procédure d'opposition n° 3871/1999

In Bundesblatt Dans Feuille fédérale In Foglio federale

Jahr 2001 Année Anno

Band 1 Volume Volume

Heft 30 Cahier Numero

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

Datum 31.07.2001 Date Data

Seite 3518-3518 Page Pagina

Ref. No 10 125 548

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