The trademark RURAL was filed by RURAL S.r.l., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 13, 2015, and received one opposition filed on April 13, 2015 by CAJA RURAL DEL SUR, SDAD. COOP. DE CREDITO on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by NEWPATENT and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 13, 2015
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The renewal of the trademark was recorded by the office on July 16, 2024.
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 5, 2018. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on April 4, 2018.
The Opposition with reference B 002508581 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on May 11, 2017 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Foodstuffs and dietetic substances for medical or veterinary purposes
Food for babies
Diet supplements
Dietetic supplements for human and animal use
Medicinal herbs.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Meat products and charcuterie
Meals based on meat and cured meats
Prepared vegetable products
Preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables
Marmalade
Eggs
Milk and milk products, including butter, yoghurt, milkshakes and cheese
Edible oils
Preserves, pickles
Tinned tomatoes, meat, fruits, vegetables.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Coffee
Tea and tea-based beverages
Chocolate
Rice
Bread and buns
Baked dishes
Cake dough
Bakery goods
Patisserie
Confectionery products
Candy
Tarts
Pizza
Edible ices
Honey
Mustard
Vinegar
Sauces (spices)
Spices
Rice and pasta based dishes
Culinary herbs.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Live animals
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Seeds
Natural plants and flowers
Foodstuffs for animals
Malt
Garden herbs, fresh.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beers
Mineral and aerated waters
Fruit-based beverages
Juices
Syrups and preparations for making beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Wine and Liqueurs and other alcoholic beverages (except beers)..
The mark was filed in class 35 with Sale, including online and via the internet (e-commerce) of foodstuffs (for human beings and animals), beverages, seeds, plants and flowers.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Training services
Organisation of events, including in the field of wine and food, including sporting, leisure, cultural and training events
Cultural services
Entertainment.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Services for providing food and drink
Tourist camp services [accommodation]
Restaurant services
Catering
Arranging of accommodation for tourists
Arranging of accommodation for holiday makers.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Hygienic and beauty care for human beings and animals