The trademark VIVA PLUS was filed by Grupo Iusacell Celular, S.A. de C.V., a corporation established under the laws of the United Mexican States (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 19, 2013, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on November 19, 2013 by VIVA Media GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by JONAS RECHTSANWALTSGESELLSCHAFT MBH and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on November 19, 2013 by Qualcomm Labs, Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. and its proceedings were handled in English
The third opposition filed on November 19, 2013 by Gruner + Jahr GmbH on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HARTE-BAVENDAMM RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFTSGESELLSCHAFT MBB and its proceedings were handled in English
The fourth opposition filed on November 19, 2013 by Telefónica Brasil S.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SIMÕES, GARCIA, CORTE-REAL & ASSOCIADOS - CONSULTORES, LDA. and its proceedings were handled in English
The fifth opposition filed on November 19, 2013 by OMV Downstream GmbH on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute, (c) Earlier non registered TM & right to prohibit use of later TM under national law, (d) Earlier sign & right to prohibit use of later TM under national law. the opponent was represented by SCHÖNHERR RECHTSANWÄLTE GMBH and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 6, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 15, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 28, 2013. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 17, 2013.
The Opposition with reference B 002277054 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on July 16, 2014 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 002277146 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on April 1, 2015 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable image files
Cell phone straps
Animated cartoons
Magnets
Decorative magnets
Electronic publications, downloadable.
The mark was filed in class 35 with Retail or wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies and Auctioneering..