The trademark Arla Finesse was filed by Arla Foods amba, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Denmark (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 4, 2005, and received one opposition filed on October 3, 2005 by Unilever N.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Quinn, Kerry A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 3, 2005
The application was filed in Danish, and Danish 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 7, 2015.
of the trademark registration was recorded on July 7, 2015. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on September 12, 2005. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 16, 2006. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 22, 2006. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 20, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 1, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 8, 2007. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on March 30, 2010. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 14, 2010. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on July 7, 2014.
The Opposition with reference B 000911778 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on February 2, 2007 by the EUIPO.