The trademark application Hug the Tea was filed by Internatio Allique B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). Application under examination.
The application was filed in Dutch (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 019139306 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(g) EUTMR with decision issued on May 19, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Tea
Tea substitutes
Fermented tea
Theine-free tea
Green tea
Tea leaves
Flavourings of tea
Chai tea
Earl grey tea
White tea
Infusions, not medicinal
Tea essences
Tea-based beverages
Tea bags
Tea bags (Non-medicated -)
Jasmine tea bags, other than for medicinal purposes
Tea cakes
Tea mixtures
Flavourings for beverages
Tea for infusions
Tea capsules, filled
Mate [tea]
Darjeeling tea
Yellow tea
Japanese green tea
Instant green tea
Black tea.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale services in relation to teas
Wholesale services in relation to tableware
Mail order retail services related to non-alcoholic beverages
Mail order retail services related to foodstuffs
Retail services via global computer networks related to foodstuffs
Retail services via global computer networks related to non-alcoholic beverages
Retail services relating to bakery products
Retail services in relation to desserts
Retail services relating to delicatessen products
Retail services in relation to teas
Retail services in relation to coffee
Retail services relating to alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Retail services relating to food
Retail services in relation to foodstuffs
Retail services in relation to dietary supplements
Wholesale services in relation to foodstuffs
Retail services in relation to non-alcoholic beverages
Wholesale services in relation to coffee
Wholesale services in relation to desserts
Wholesale services in relation to baked goods
Retail services in relation to tableware
Retail services in relation to cups and glasses
Wholesale services in relation to cups and glasses
Wholesale services in relation to clothing
Retail services in relation to clothing.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Teahouse services
Tea rooms
Preparation and provision of food and drink for immediate consumption
Services for the preparation of food and drink
Preparation of Japanese food for immediate consumption
Supplying of meals for immediate consumption
Provision of information relating to the preparation of food and drink