The trademark SKIPPERBOOK was filed by PONT NAUTIKA d.o.o., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Croatia (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 28, 2020, and received one opposition filed on January 3, 2021 by Meta Platforms, Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Stobbs Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 3, 2021
The application was filed in Croatian, and Croatian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003138420 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 2, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Wholesale services in relation to foodstuffs
Retail services in relation to foodstuffs
Mediation of trade business for third parties
Commercial intermediation services
Advisory services relating to the purchase of goods on behalf of others
Mediation of agreements regarding the sale and purchase of goods
Procuring of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods
Arranging the buying of goods for others
Efficiency experts
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Business administration
Online business networking services
Online ordering services
Advertising for others
Advertising services relating to the travel industries
Advertising services relating to the sale of motor vehicles
Advertising services relating to the sale of motor vehicles
Advertising services relating to the marine and maritime industry
Advertising services relating to financial services
Advertising services relating to real property
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Marketing agency services
Book-keeping and accounting services
Marketing research and analysis
Personnel recruitment agency services
Import-export agency services
Office functions
Business project management
Business administration
Customer relationship management
Human resources management
Financial records management
Computerized file management
Data entry and data processing
Arranging commercial transactions, for others, via online shops
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs
Sponsorship search
Acquisition (Business -) searches
Marketing by telephone
Secretarial and clerical services
Strategic business analysis
Statistical analysis and reporting
Business advice relating to franchising
Advisory and consultancy services relating to the procurement of goods for others
Advisory and consultancy services relating to import-export agencies
Employment counselling and consultancy services
Consultancy and advisory services in the field of business strategy
Data compilation for others
Compilation of information into computer databases
Computerised data processing
Providing business information via a web site
Provision of information relating to marketing
Provision of commercial information
Provision of market research information
Promotion, advertising and marketing of on-line websites
Promotion of special events
Evaluations relating to business management in commercial enterprises
Preparing business reports
Tax preparation
Preparation of economic reports
Collection of statistics for business
Collection of information relating to market research
Compilation and input of information into computer databases
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Tax preparation
Mediation of contracts for purchase and sale of products
Mediation of advertising
Business management
Professional business consultancy
Business accounts management
Business research
Consultations relating to business advertising
Business advice relating to accounting
Preparing business reports
Collecting information for business
Provision of business information
Business administration
Taxation [accountancy] consultation
Preparing business reports
Copywriting
Arranging and conducting of Internet auctions
Online advertisements
Advertisement for others on the Internet
Advertising
Public relations services
Data processing
Electronic order processing
Publication of publicity materials
Rental of advertisement billboards
Market research
Marketing the goods and services of others
Marketing
Retail services in relation to footwear
Retail services in relation to clothing
On-line auction bidding for others
Bidding quotation
Copying of documents for others
Consultancy relating to advertising and promotion services
Business consultancy and advisory services
Book-keeping
Carrying out auction sales
Drawing up of business statistical information
Tax preparation
Preparation of marketing surveys
Tax preparation
Rental of advertising space on the internet
Market analysis and research
Opinion polling
Internet marketing
Information services relating to businesses
Information services relating to business matters
Information services relating to advertising
Business information
Event marketing
Auctioneering provided on the internet
Auctioneering of property
Auctioning of vehicles
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Targeted marketing
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Surveys for business purposes
Analysis relating to marketing
Cost benefit analysis
Business management analysis
Analysis of business trends
Business data analysis services
Agency services for arranging business introductions
Employment agency services
Import-export agency services
Advertising agency services
Commercial information agency services
Clerical services
Administrative data processing
Wholesale services in relation to navigation devices
Wholesale services in relation to sporting equipment
Wholesale services relating to automobile parts
Retail services in relation to navigation devices
Retail services in relation to sporting equipment
Retail services relating to automobile parts
Retail services in relation to diving equipment
Risk management consultancy [business]
Retail services in relation to vehicles
Wholesale services in relation to vehicles
Advertising of commercial or residential real estate
Real estate marketing
Expert evaluations and reports relating to business matters
Business appraisal consultancy
Business risk assessment services
Market assessment services
Evaluation of business opportunities
Cost assessment services
Business appraisals
Administration of business affairs
Administrative services relating to referrals for insurance agents