Subject: VENEZUELA - DECISION ORDERING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE PROCEDURE PUBLISHED IN OFFICIAL GAZETTE No. 652 - Applns. Nos. 2018-011120 and 2018-011122 for DRINKS & CO (words and logo - new version 2017)
From: Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
To: Eve-Marie Wilmann <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>, "[email-masked]" <[email-masked]>
Cc: Luis Henriquez <[email-masked]>, Annette Angulo <[email-masked]>, Hillmer Vallenilla <[email-masked]>, Guillermo Lopez <[email-masked]>, Ruben Calderon <[email-masked]>, Paula Alfaro <[email-masked]>, Trademarks Bolet & Terrero <[email-masked]>
Date: Tue, 5 May 2026 15:37:28 +0000

Dear Colleagues,

Following up on this matter, please be advised that, according to the most recent Official Bulletin of the Venezuelan Trademark Office, the Registrar has decided to resume the prosecution of trademark applications No. 2018-011120 and 2018-011122 for   , in int. classes 39 and 35 respectively, in the name of PERNOD RICARD.

In this regard, please note that such Office did not follow the correct procedural steps before issuing the refusals, as the applications were denied without completing the mandatory stage of publication. Due to this procedural error, the Office overturned the refusals and ordered that the applications be reinstated to the appropriate stage. This decision was published in the current Official Gazette No. 652, dated April 10, 2026 (Enclosed).

In light of the above, the applications will now continue their prosecution and will be re-examined (including verification of formal requirements, such as the PoA, and description of the mark) before proceeding to publication.

We will continue to monitor these matters closely and will keep you informed of any developments.

Should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,