The trademark application SUBCULTURE was filed by World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). Application under examination.
The application was filed in English (German was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 15, 2021.
The Refusal with reference B 018419890 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 10, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Decorative refrigerator magnets
Apparatus for recording transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Computer programs
Computer software
Application software
Interactive entertainment software
Interactive multimedia game programs
Interactive video game programs
Video and computer game software
Downloadable software for use in connection with computers
Software and application software for gaming, advertising and marketing
Video and computer game programs
Computer software for downloading text, graphics, images and electronic publications
Downloadable electronic books, magazines, journals and other publications
Downloadable digital materials
Downloadable image files
Downloadable music files
Cinematographic and television films, namely, motion picture films in the nature of sports entertainment
Magnetic data carriers
Recording discs
Pre-recorded phonograph records
Pre-recorded video tapes
Pre-recorded video cassette tapes
Pre-recorded audio cassettes
Pre-recorded laser discs
Pre-recorded videos discs
Pre-recorded compact discs
Pre-recorded DVDs
Video and computer game cartridges
Video and computer game tapes
Video and computer game discs
Video and computer game cassettes
Video and computer game CD-ROMs
Communication devices and mobile telephones
Tablet computers
Computer styluses
Light emitting diodes
Portable media players
Memory cards
Batteries
Microphones
Binoculars
Mouse pads
Cameras
Digital cameras
Disposable cameras
Sunglasses
Sunglass cases
Prescription glasses
Optical cases
Walkie talkies
Protective helmets
Sports helmets
Mobile telephone cases
Tablet computer cases
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper hangtags, cardboard hangtags
Packaging, namely blister cards, paper for wrapping and packaging, paper pouches for packaging, plastic bags for packaging, plastic bubble packs for wrapping or packaging
Collector albums, namely, for sticker collectable cards, photo collectables
Labels, namely, printed paper labels, printed shipping labels
Return address labels not of textile
Folders
Plastic bags for general use
Paper tableware, namely, paper place mats, paper table mats, paper napkins, paper table linens, paper tablecloths
Video output game machines for use with televisions
Portable gaming devices
Console gaming devices
Computer game consoles
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment services, namely, a television show about professional wrestling
Entertainment services, namely, the production and exhibition of professional wrestling events rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service
Providing wrestling news and information via a global computer network
Sports entertainment rendered live and through broadcast media including television and radio, and via the internet or commercial online service
Providing information in the fields of sports, entertainment and related topics via an online community portal
Providing a website in the field of sports entertainment
Fan club services, organizing and staging events with fan club members, in the interest and for the participation of fan club members, via an online community forum for fan club members
Providing online newsletters in the fields of sports entertainment
Online journals, namely blogs, in the fields of sports entertainment
Wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer
Reality shows
Competition reality shows
Competition reality shows in the field of sports and/or wrestling entertainment