The trademark MASCARA was filed by VIÑA CANTERA, S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Chile (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 8, 2002, and received one opposition filed on December 4, 2002 by BRANDY MASCARÓ, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PONTI & PARTNERS, S.L.P
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on February 7, 2006. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 26, 2008.
The Opposition with reference B 000564999 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) CTMR with decision issued on February 24, 2005 by the EUIPO.