date:May 29, 2012
marks and service marks, where Class 33 refers to alcoholic beverages (except beers).
Vodka clash ruled out
The chamber noted that the product types covered in PepsiCos application represented low-alcohol containing beverages under the NICE classification, and wouldnot lead to confusionwith the vodka.
They substantially differ from vodka by both their price categories, production methods, sales rules, as well as their organoleptic characteristics,the chamber said.
Therefore, these products/d