The trademark BOB was filed by Vias institute, coöperatieve vennootschap, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Applicant") and VZW BELGIAN BREWERS - BELGISCHE BROUWERS - BRASSEURS BELGES ASBL, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on November 22, 2020, and received one opposition filed on February 17, 2021 by Südramol GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 17, 2021
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 5, 2020. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on September 6, 2020. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on December 8, 2020. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 8, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software applications relating to traffic safety, Transport of persons and Booking of transport
Reflective clothing for the prevention of accidents
Whistles for use in sports or recreation
3D spectacles
Whistle alarms
Alcoholmeters and other apparatus for testing for alcohol
Anti dazzle shades and anti glare glasses and visors
Beacons, luminous
Head protection
Spectacles
Spectacle cases
Cases for spectacles, cameras and other apparatus
Flashing safety lights
Loudspeakers
Mouse pads
Navigational instruments
Radar apparatus
Radio receiving and transmitting apparatus
Life jackets
Smartphones
USB flash drives
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media
Coin-operated mechanisms
Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers
Software
Fire extinguishing apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Key rings
Key rings in precious metal
Jewellery, precious stones
Horological and chronometric instruments
Bangles and bracelets
Charms, including for watches, clocks and key rings
Medals.
The mark was filed in class 16 with Stickers [stationery] and Printed matter, Posters, Posters and brochures relating to traffic safety..
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Non-alcoholic beers
Beer
Mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages
Fruit beverages and fruit juices
Syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Wine and Alcoholic beverages (except beer)..
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retailing, including via an online shop, relating to printed promotion material, printed campaign material, key chains, Protective clothing and Headsets, Reflective clothing, Alcoholmeters and Spectacles
Arranging, presenting and conducting commercial events
Lobbying for commercial purposes
Publicity campaigns promoting traffic safety
Compiling and collecting business statistics relating to traffic safety
Compilation of statistics for commercial purposes
Analysing data from market research and from statistics.
The mark was filed in class 36 with Insurance underwriting and Financial affairs..
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport by taxi and providing taxi transport or other transport for individuals who are not able to drive, including as a result of alcohol intoxication
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Tour organising
Arranging transport in relation to events
Providing information in the field of traffic
Rental of temporary replacement cars
Breakdown or accident assistance services (vehicle towing)
Transport rescue services
Information on transport and travel reservations
Chauffeur services
Physical distribution of guides, travel brochures and maps
Provision of road and traffic information.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Information and advice for educational purposes in the field of traffic safety
Arranging exams and tests for assessing suitability to drive
Providing training courses in relating to driving
Workshops and seminars in the field of traffic safety
Arranging, presenting and conducting cultural, sporting, education and musical events
Teaching and education in relation to traffic safety
Production of radio, audio and television programmes
Publication of books, magazines (periodicals), reports, guides, travel brochures and maps
Driver tuition.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Technical research
Drawing up of expert reports in the field of traffic safety
Combination and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data for research departments for improving knowledge about the traffic safety
Laboratory testing and Laboratory services
Inspection of motor vehicles [for roadworthiness]
Conducting traffic safety audits and traffic safety inspections of infrastructure.
The mark was filed in class 43 with Services for providing food and drink (supply and preparation of food and drink).