The trademark 28 BLACK ABSOLUTE ZERO was filed by Splendid Drinks AG, a corporation established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 16, 2017, and received one opposition filed on January 15, 2018 by The Absolut Company Aktiebolag on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Greyhills Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB Glombitza Luckhaus Steinberg and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 15, 2018
The application was filed in German, and German 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 February 20, 2019. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 11, 2020. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 22, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 6, 2024.