The trademark application PLAINANDSIMPLE was filed by Plainandsimple Ltd, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). Application withdrawn.
The application was filed in English (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 27, 2021. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 7, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 9, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 17, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 5, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R0028/2022-2 was Application rejected according to Article 7(1)(c) EUTMR with decision issued on April 28, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018263366 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 9, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear, headgear
Menswear
Womenswear
Childrenswear
Belts
Boots
Brassieres
Camisoles
Caps
Berets
Scarves
Coats
Dresses
Ear muffs
Gloves
Dressing gowns
Hats
Headbands
Jackets
Jeans
Jerseys
Jumpers
Jumper dresses
Knitwear
Lace boots
Leggings
Mittens
Muffs
Neckties
Outerclothing
Overcoats
Pants
Parkas
Playsuits
Pocket squares
Ponchos
Pullovers
Pyjamas
Bath robes
Sandals
Saris
Sarongs
Scarfs
Shawls
Shirts
Shoes
Short-sleeve shirts
Skirts
Slippers
Slips
Socks
Stocking suspenders
Stockings
Suits
Swimsuits
Sweaters
Tee-shirts
Tights
Trousers
Bathing trunks
Swimwear
Underpants
Underwear
Uniforms
Waistcoats / vests
Sleepsuits
Bodysuits
Blouses
Anoraks
Braces
Costumes
Shoulder wraps for clothing
Clothing made of recycled materials
Clothing made predominantly from recycled materials
T-shirts made of recycled materials
T-shirts made predominantly from recycled materials
Footwear made from recycled materials
Footwear made predominantly of recycled materials
Sandals made of recycled materials
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Business information and consultancy services relating to corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, corporate policies and performance, social and ethical accountability and the principles, practices and professionalism of organisational accountability
Advertising services to promote public awareness of environmental and societal issues and initiatives
Advertising and promotion services relating to ethical trading initiatives
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Direct mail advertising services
On-line advertising on a computer network
Market research and marketing services
Online marketing
Direct marketing
Marketing analysis services
Analysis of marketing trends
Planning of marketing strategies
Business information
Advisory services for business management
Compilation, storage, analysis and retrieval of information and data
Management of a retail store and or supermarket
Rental of advertising space
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Public relations
Commercial information and advice for consumers
Sales promotion for others
Distribution of samples
Operation and supervision of loyalty schemes and incentive schemes
Organisation, operation and supervision of sales incentive schemes
On-line administration and supervision of a discount, special offer and gift voucher schemes
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes via the internet and mobile devices
Loyalty card services
Shop window dressing
Supply chain management
Supply chain management services
Retail and online retail services for soaps, perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions, dentifrices, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne, fragrances and fragrance products for personal use, massage oils
Retail and online retail services for cosmetic preparations for skin care, skin care cosmetics, skin care preparations, preparations for the bath and shower, shower gel, bath gels and bubble bath, scented body lotions
Retail and online retail services for scented moisturising skin cream, moisturisers, moisturising creams, scented skin soap, body oil, cleansing lotions, face powder, lipstick, lip gloss, non-medicated lip balm, lip pencils, eye make-up, eyeliners, eye creams
Retail and online retail services for cleansers, toners, exfoliators, foundation make-up, blusher, make-up remover, beauty care preparations, non-medicated beauty preparations, non-medicated skin care beauty products, anti-aging treatments
Retail and online retail services for hair care products, shampoo, hair conditioners, hair mouse, hair moulding creams, hair gel and hair spray, mouthwash, nail care preparations, nail polish, shaving cream, shaving gel, shaving kits, after-shave preparations
Retail and online retail services for after-shave lotion, personal deodorant, antiperspirants, sun tanning preparations, sunscreen, sun protection oils, tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions, toiletries, tooth paste and tooth gel
Retail and online retail services for pre-impregnated wipes and towels for hygienic purposes (personal use), computer software, downloadable computer software, application software, electronic publications, downloadable publications, applications for smartphones and tablets
Retail and online retail services for downloadable applications, chains for spectacles and for sunglasses, clip-on sunglasses, frames for spectacles and sunglasses, straps for sunglasses, sunglasses, spectacles, eyewear, spectacle cases, chains and eyeglass frames, lenses, mobile phone cases
Retail and online retail services for mobile phone holders, jewellery, precious stones, horological and chronometric instruments, bands for watches, bracelets for watches, cases for watches, cases of precious metals for watches, chains for watches
Retail and online retail services for chronographs [watches], articles of jewellery coated with precious metals, articles of jewellery made from rope chain, articles of jewellery made of precious metal alloys, articles of jewellery with precious stones, chains, charms
Retail and online retail services for costume jewellery, fashion jewellery, jewellery chains, bracelets, key chains as jewellery [trinkets or fobs], lapel pins [jewellery], lockets [jewellery], medallions [jewellery], pendants [jewellery], cufflinks, rings, necklaces
Retail and online retail services for earrings, brooches, badges of precious metal, tie pins, tie clips, jewellery made of leather, leather and imitations of leather, animal skins and hides, luggage and carrying bags, umbrellas and parasols
Retail and online retail services for walking sticks, whips, harness and saddlery, bags, attache bags, back packs, briefcases, card wallets, clutch bags, clutches [purses], handbags, shoulder bags, wallets, leather bags and wallets
Retail and online retail services for toiletry bags, make-up bags, travelling bags [leatherware], wash bags (not fitted), luggage trunks, rucksacks, duffel bags for travel, textiles and substitutes for textiles, household linen, sheets [textile], bed linen and blankets
Retail and online retail services for textile tablecloths, hand towels, fabric bed valances, tablemats of textile, textile material, bed clothes, blankets, pillow cases, duvet covers, bed covers, bed skirts, bed blankets, place mats of textile, oilcloth for use as tablecloths
Retail and online retail services for runners not of paper, table napkins of textile, linens, towels of textile, bath towels, hand towels, tea cloths, furniture coverings of textile, pillow shams, quilts filled with stuffing materials
Retail and online retail services for household textile articles, wall hangings of textile, upholstery fabrics, clothing, footwear, headgear, menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, bandanas, beach clothes, beach shoes, belts, boots, leather shoes
Retail and online retail services for blouses, anoraks, braces, costumes, shoulder wraps for clothing, clothing made of recycled materials, clothing made predominantly from recycled materials, tshirts made of recycled materials, t-shirts made predominantly from recycled materials
Retail and online retail services for footwear made from recycled materials, footwear made predominantly of recycled materials, sandals made of recycled materials
Provision of information to customers and advice or assistance in the selection of goods brought together as above
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Maintenance, restoration and repair of upholstery
Maintenance, restoration and repair of clothing, headwear and footwear
Maintenance, restoration and repair of clothing accessories
Needlework (repair-)
Maintenance, restoration and repair of furniture
Maintenance, restoration and repair of luggage
Tailoring [repair]
Maintenance, restoration and repair of jewellery
Maintenance, restoration and repair of watches and clocks
Maintenance, restoration and repair of rugs and carpets
Maintenance, restoration and repair of bags
Maintenance, restoration and repair of sunglasses and spectacles
Cleaning, care and repair of leather
Repair and restoration of household articles
Maintenance, restoration and repair of textile goods
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.