The trademark VELORS was filed by CARPAT SPORT SRL, a corporation established under the laws of Romania (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 29, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 18, 2021 by Jaguar Land Rover Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG POSNIAK I BEJM SP.K. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 18, 2021
The application was filed in Romanian, and Romanian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003150812 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 6, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Metal hardware
Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal
Building and construction materials and elements of metal
Unprocessed and semiprocessed materials of metal, not specified for use
Statues and works of art of common metals
Structures and transportable buildings of metal
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal, all of the aforementioned products related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Apparatus, instruments and cables for electricity
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Scientific and laboratory devices for treatment using electricity
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Diving equipment
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Recorded content, all of the aforementioned products related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 12 with Bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 17 with following description of goods:
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses and fittings therefor (including valves), and fittings for rigid pipes, all non-metallic
Seals, sealants and fillers
Adhesive tapes, strips, bands and films Roll coverings of rubber
Covers made of rubber for protecting electrical components
Rubber covers for switches
Asbestos coverings
Joint covers (Nonmetallic -)
Anti-glare films for windows [tinted films]
Masking films
Laminated plastic surface protection materials
Reflective plastic films for use on windows
Reflective plastic films for use on vehicle windows
Shock-absorbing and packing materials, vibration dampers
Tire restoration and repair materials
Semi-finished rubber in the form of mouldings
Injection moulding plastics
Plastic materials in the form of mouldings for use as cushioning materials in packaging
Ebonite moulds
Membranes and semi-processed synthetic filtering materials
Decorative articles [badges] made of rubber
Figurines made from rubber
Decorative plastics films being semi-finished products
Rubber statuettes
Synthetic padding to be used for filtration in filters
Filtering materials of semi-processed foams of plastic
Filtering materials of semiprocessed films of plastic
Transfer membranes of cellulose
Transfer membranes of polyvinylidene fluoride
Transfer membranes of polyamides
Waterproof membranes of rubber
Waterproof membranes of vulcanised fibre
Insulating water proofing membranes
Waterproof membranes for use in manufacture
Polymeric membranes
Cross-linked polymeric membranes in hollow fibre form
Polymeric porous membranes in hollow fibre form
Glass fiber filtration media sold in rolls
Waterproofing and moisture proofing articles and materials
Elastomeric sealants in the form of extrudable pastes for joints
Random packings of rubber
Sealing assemblies (Non-metallic -)
Articles made of rubber for sealing
Articles made of synthetic rubber for sealing
Articles of rubber for use in sealing tubes
Sealing strips made of rubber
Sealing strips made of synthetic rubber
Metal faced bituminous mastic sealing strip [other than for building]
Weatherstrippings (Non-metallic -)
Polyurethane sealants
Weather strips (Non-metallic -) for doors
Gap filling tapes
Cotton wool for packing [caulking]
Draught excluders made of rubber
Draught excluders made of foam rubber
Expanded closed cell rubber for sealing joints
Lute
Cylinder jointings
Chemical compositions for preventing leaks
Mastic compositions for sealing and jointing
Caulking materials
Gasket sealer compound for automotive use
Adhesive caulking compounds
Adhesive sealant compounds
Caulking compounds
Sealing compounds [mastics]
Thread (Screw -) sealing compounds
Sealing compounds
Moldable compounds for use in jointing and packing
Semiprocessed thermoplastic polymer resins for use in manufacture
Polyethylene resin [semi-finished]
Polyethylene synthetic resin [semi-processed] for foam mouldings
Resins for use in controlling the flow properties of fluids
Semi-finished polyamide resins for use in manufacture
Semi-finished polyamide resins in the form of sheets
Unsaturated polyester resins [semi-finished]
Semi-worked polymer resins in the form of bales
Semi-worked polymer resins in the form of bands
Semi-worked polymer resins in the form of fibres
Semi-worked polymer resins in the form of plates
Semiworked polymer resins
Semi-processed synthetic polymer resins
Mouldable synthetic resins [semi-finished]
Carbon fibre reinforced synthetic resins for use in manufacture
Expanded synthetic resins [semi-processed]
Repair resins (Synthetic -)
Synthetic resins, semi-processed
Synthetic resins in sheet form for use in manufacture
Resins in liquid form [semi-processed]
Thermosetting resins [semi-processed]
Polyester
Resins in extruded form
Semi-worked plastic substances
Uncured synthetic rubber for use in manufacture
Fibres impregnated with synthetic resins for use in manufacture
Regenerated fiber thread not for textile use
Foils of cellulose for use in manufacture
Polypropylene foil, other than for wrapping
Foils of cellulose [other than for wrapping or packaging]
Foil of regenerated cellulose, other than for wrapping
Plastic sheet materials for use in the manufacture of countertops
Plastic sheet materials for use in manufacture
Cellulose material compressed into planar form [semi-finished]
Polyurethane film, other than for wrapping
Semi-processed natural resins
Substitutes for unprocessed and semi-processed rubber
Insulation and barrier articles and materials
Flexible pipes, tubes, hoses, and fittings therefor, including valves, nonmetallic, all of the aforementioned products related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Retail services in relation to computer hardware
Retail services in relation to computer software
Online retail services for downloadable digital music
Online retail services for downloadable and pre-recorded music and movies
Online retail services for downloadable ring tones
Wholesale services in relation to computer hardware
Wholesale services in relation to computer software
Rental of sales stands
Retail services in relation to fuels
Retail services relating to audiovisual equipment
Retail services in relation to pushchairs
Retail services in relation to bicycle accessories
Retail services in relation to bicycles
Retail services in relation to heaters
Retail services in relation to metal hardware
Retail services in relation to diving equipment
Retail services in relation to navigation devices
Retail services in relation to information technology equipment
Retail services in relation to sporting equipment
Retail services in relation to hearing protection devices
Retail services relating to sporting goods
Retail services in relation to paints
Retail services connected with the sale of clothing and clothing accessories
Mail order retail services connected with clothing accessories
Retail store services in the field of clothing
Mail order retail services for clothing
Online retail services relating to luggage
Online retail services relating to handbags
Retail services in relation to games
Retail services in relation to toys
Online retail services relating to toys
Retail services in relation to fashion accessories
Retail services in relation to clothing accessories
Retail services in relation to headgear
Retail services in relation to lighting
Retail services in relation to luggage
Retail services in relation to physical therapy equipment
Retail services in relation to clothing
Retail services in relation to saddlery
Retail services in relation to sporting articles
Retail services in relation to bags
Retail services in relation to hand-operated implements for construction
Retail services in relation to lubricants
Retail services in relation to hand-operated tools for construction
Retail services in relation to wearable computers
Retail services in relation to smartwatches
Retail services in relation to recorded content
Retail services in relation to downloadable electronic publications
Retail services in relation to smartphones
Retail services in relation to footwear
Online retail services relating to clothing
Wholesale services in relation to games
Wholesale services in relation to heaters
Wholesale services in relation to fuels
Wholesale services in relation to metal hardware
Wholesale services relating to sporting goods
Wholesale services in relation to sporting articles
Wholesale services in relation to navigation devices
Wholesale services in relation to information technology equipment
Wholesale services in relation to lubricants
Wholesale services in relation to audio-visual equipment
Wholesale services in relation to toys
Wholesale services in relation to headgear
Wholesale services in relation to luggage
Wholesale services in relation to lighting
Wholesale services in relation to saddlery
Wholesale services in relation to bags
Wholesale services in relation to clothing
Wholesale services in relation to footwear
Wholesale services in relation to sporting equipment
Wholesale services in relation to hand-operated implements for construction
Wholesale services in relation to hand-operated tools for construction
Online retail store services relating to clothing
Retail of third-party pre-paid cards for the purchase of multimedia content
Retail of third-party pre-paid cards for the purchase of clothing
Auctioneering services
Subscription to a television channel
Subscription to an information media package
Subscriptions to electronic journals
Subscriptions to telecommunications database services
Newspaper subscriptions
Procurement of goods on behalf of other businesses
Purchasing of goods and services for other businesses
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Sales administration
Import-export agency services
Price analysis services
Brokerage of name and address based lists
Computerised stock ordering
Providing consumer product advice
Consultancy relating to costing of sales orders
Advice relating to barter trade
Consulting in sales techniques and sales programmes
Goods or services price quotations
Bidding quotation
Providing commercial information to consumers
Provision of information concerning commercial sales
Providing consumer product information via the Internet
Providing consumer information relating to goods and services
Provision of information and advice to consumers regarding the selection of products and items to be purchased
Providing consumer product recommendations
Providing consumer product advice relating to software
Providing consumer product information
Providing market information in relation to consumer products
Providing consumer product information relating to software
Providing recommendations of goods to consumers for commercial purposes
Provision of online financial services comparisons
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Foreign trade information and consultation
Information about sales methods
Product sales rankings information
Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Procuring of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods
Mediation of trade business for third parties
Procurement of contracts [for others]
Arranging of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods and services, for others
Arranging of contracts for others for the buying and selling of goods
Arranging of contracts, for others, for the providing of services
Arranging the buying of goods for others
Mediation of agreements regarding the sale and purchase of goods
Mediation of contracts for purchase and sale of products
Arranging of buying and selling contracts for third parties
Arranging of commercial and business contacts
Mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others
Negotiation of contracts relating to the purchase and sale of goods
Negotiation of commercial transactions for third parties
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties via telecommunication systems
Procurement of contracts for others relating to the sale of goods
Procurement of contracts for the purchase and sale of goods and services
Arranging subscriptions to information media
Arranging subscriptions to media packages
Arranging subscriptions to Internet services
Arranging of collective buying
Arranging business introductions relating to the buying and selling of products
Arranging commercial transactions, for others, via online shops
Arranging of trading transactions and commercial contracts
Arranging of contractual [trade]services with third parties
Arranging newspaper subscriptions
Administrative processing of warranty claims
Administrative processing of computerized purchase orders
Administrative processing of purchase orders placed by telephone or computer
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Electronic order processing
Administrative processing and organising of mail order services
Administrative processing of purchase orders within the framework of services provided by mail-order companies
Production of teleshopping programmes
Advertising of the services of other vendors, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare the services of those vendors
Arranging subscriptions to information packages
Subscriptions (arranging -) to a telematics, telephone or computer service [internet]
Clerical services for the taking of sales orders
Administrative services relating to warranty claims processing
Export agency services
Import agency services
Arranging subscriptions of the online publications of others
Purchasing services
Coupon procurement services for others
Business administration services for processing sales made on the internet
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Ordering services for third parties
Wholesale ordering services
Automatic re-ordering service for business
Online ordering services
Computerized on-line ordering services
Price comparison services
Advisory services relating to commercial transactions
Advisory and consultancy services relating to the procurement of goods for others
Advisory services relating to the purchase of goods on behalf of business
Advisory services relating to the purchase of goods on behalf of others
Consultancy services relating to the procurement of goods and services
Comparison shopping services
Outsourcing services in the nature of arranging procurement of goods for others
Sales management services
Import and export services
Tariff information and advisory services
Purchasing agency services
Business intermediary and advisory services in the field of selling products and rendering services
Telephone order-taking services for others
Telemarketing services
Export promotion services
Arranging subscriptions to electronic journals
Intermediary services relating to advertising
Advertising, marketing and promotional services, all of the aforementioned services related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Building, construction and demolition
Extermination, disinfection and pest control
Extraction of natural resources
Cleaning and care of fabric, textile, leather, fur and goods made thereof
Computer hardware and telecommunication apparatus installation, maintenance and repair
Maintenance and repair of bicycles
Providing information relating to the repair of bicycles
Alarm, lock and safe installation, maintenance and repair
Tyre maintenance and repair
Conversion of shop premises
Application of anti-graffiti coatings
Application of underlayments
Application of surface coatings
Application of sheathing to optical fibres
Application of protective coatings to cavity surfaces
Application of sheathing to cables
Drill bit sharpening
Abrasive cleaning of surfaces
Abrasive cleaning of metallic surfaces
Abrasive cleaning of nonmetallic surfaces
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of sporting equipment
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of metalworking machines and tools
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of bicycle parking apparatus
Providing information relating to the repair of sports equipment
Providing information relating to the repair or maintenance of painting machines and apparatus
Repair information
Rust removing
Replacement of brakes
Replacement of lights
Installation of theft prevention devices
Installation of security and safety equipment
Maintenance and repair of manual transmissions
Maintenance and repair of sporting equipment
Maintenance of pneumatic hand tools
Spindle reconditioning
Spindle rebuilding
Re-tinning
Repair or maintenance of bicycle parking apparatus
Maintenance and repair of gymnastic and sporting articles
Maintenance and repair of compressors
Repair of ironmongery
Repair of sports equipment
Repair of tools
Lubrication services
Mechanic services
Welding for repair purposes
Tinkering
Anti-corrosion treatment
Rustproofing
Spray painting
Painting and varnishing
Spray painting of metals
Painting of metal surfaces to prevent corrosion
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance, all of the aforementioned services related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Packaging and storage of goods
Distribution by pipeline and cable
Vehicle parking and storage
Transport information, advice and reservation services
Rental services related to transportation and storage
Transport
Parking and vehicle storage, mooring, all of the aforementioned services related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Air and water conditioning and purification
Duplication of audio and video recordings
Printing, and photographic and cinematographic development
Energy production
Custom color compounding of paint
Application of relief patterns to card surfaces
Paint mixing services
Application of relief patterns to board surfaces
Application of relief patterns to paper surfaces
Coppersmithing
Custom assembling of materials for others
Assembly of products for others
Custom assembling of electronic components for communication devices
Custom assembling of leather materials for others
Custom manufacture by direct metal laser sintering
Key cutting
Custom manufacture of elastomeric components
Custom manufacture of semiconductor components, devices and circuits
Custom manufacture of prefabricated construction elements
Custom manufacture of molds for use in industry
Custom manufacture of sintered parts
Custom manufacture of metal hardware
Custom manufacture of tools for others
Custom manufacture of semiconductor wafers
Custom manufacture of thermoplastic components
Custom manufacture of molded components
Forging of metal goods to the order and specification of others
Etching
Engraving of dies
Custom 3D printing for others
Customized printing of company names and logos for promotional and advertising purposes on the goods of others
Blacksmithing
Moulding of synthetic products
Key duplicating
Processing of semiconductor wafers
Lead working
Joining of components using adhesives
Custom bicycle manufacturing
Metal fabrication and finishing services
Engraving services for nameplates
3 D reproduction services
Cutting of replacement keys
Metal stamping
Tin smithing
Laser scribing
Abrasion
Powder coating
Galvanization
Metal coating [not painting]
Mixing lubricants for third parties
Application of protective surface coatings to machines and tools
Application of coatings using chemical vapor deposition techniques
Application of coatings using physical vapor deposition techniques
Application of coatings using vacuum deposition techniques
Application of coatings using thermal plasma spraying techniques
Application of wear resistant coatings by autocatalytic processes
Application of wear resistant coatings by electrolytic processes
Application of wear resistant coatings to engineering components
Application of wear-resistant coatings on metals and plastics
Applying finish to stainless steel sheets and coils
Staining
Metal colouring [not painting]
Catalytic conversion of chemical compounds
Metal hardening
Chromium plating
Metal tempering
Chromium plating of metal articles
Hard chromium plating of metal surfaces
Hard chromium plating and hard nickel plating of metal surfaces
Chromium plating of metallic objects
Hot dipping
Coppering
Sawing of materials
Stripping finishes
Pattern cutting
Degaussing
Vapour depositing on metal surfaces
Chemical vapour deposition
Upholstery deodorizing
Enamelling
Enamelling of metals
Extruding of metal alloys
Shaping of metal components
Finishing of surfaces by shot peening
Metal finishing
Surface finishing of metal articles
Finishing of surfaces by peen forming
Vinyl wrapping of vehicles
Cold forming of metal
Millworking
Providing information relating to the processing of rubber
Providing information relating to the processing of plastics
Providing material treatment information
Galvanising of metal
Electroplating
Engraving
Laser engraving
Flame proofing
Fireproofing of existing structures
Material treatment information
Laminating
Joining of components using ultrasonic welding techniques
Coating of cylinders with chromium plate
Metal laminating
Laminating of plastic
Metal brazing
Stainless steel polishing services
Abrasive polishing of metal surfaces
Surface polishing
Magnetization
Metallizing
Surface plating
Nickel plating
Hard nickel plating of metal surfaces
Drilling of metals
Silver plating
Gold plating
Cadmium plating
Tin plating
Exterior and interior plating of pipes and tubes made of metal
Metal plating and laminating
Polymerization
Grinding
Burnishing by abrasion
Polishing of metals
Glass polishing
Metalworking
Machining parts for others
Metallurgical processing
Processing of rubber
Processing of plastics
Processing of metal surfaces using precision grinding techniques
Processing of metal surfaces by abrasive polishing
Processing of metal surfaces by precision grinding and abrasive polishing
Metal pressing
Refinishing of fibreglass
Stainless steel brushing services
Laser scribing services
Contract moulding services
Welding services
Metal melting services
Annealing of surfaces of machine parts (Services for the -)
Surface grinding
Pneumatic abrasion of surfaces
Soldering
Cutting of metal
Steel cutting
Stamping [pressing]
Heat treatment of metals
Heat treatment of metal surfaces
Heat treatment of pipes and tubes made of metal
Metal treating
Treating [tempering] of metal
Treating [enamelling] of metal
Treating [forging] of metal
Treating [embossing] of metal
Treating [shaping] of metal
Treating [stamping] of metal
Treatment of metal parts to prevent corrosion
Treatment of metal parts to prevent corrosion using hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating processes
Treatment and coating of metal surfaces
Heat treatment and coating of steel
Treatment and processing of plastics
Die-casting of metals
Metallurgical smelting
Metal casting
Dyeing
Vulcanization [not repair]
Vulcanization [material treatment]
Zinc plating
Rental of equipment for the treatment and transformation of materials, for energy production and for custom manufacturing, all of the aforementioned services related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Publishing, reporting, and writing of texts
Ticket reservation and booking services for education, entertainment and sports activities and events
Education, entertainment and sport services
Translation and interpretation
Education, entertainment and sports, all of the aforementioned services related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
IT services
Design services
Science and technology services
Testing, authentication and quality control, all of the aforementioned services related to bicycles and parts, fittings and accessories for bicycles.