The trademark THE LOFT was filed by THE LOFT S.A.R.L, a corporation established under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 25, 2021, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on October 25, 2021 by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by D YOUNG & CO LLP and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on October 21, 2021 by LOFT Holding GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by DR. GEISLER, DR. FRANKE · RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Deletion of the representative of the trademark registration was recorded on November 1, 2023. Entry of mentions of the trademark registration was recorded on November 20, 2024.
The Opposition with reference B 003156990 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 6, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003157308 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 2, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management of sporting facilities [for others]
Promotion of sports competitions and events
Business management of restaurants in football clubs.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Organization of soccer games
Services for the organisation of football events
Soccer instruction
Organization of soccer competitions
Organization, arranging and conducting of soccer games
Organisation of sports events in the field of football
Physical fitness centre services
Providing fitness and exercise facilities
Training in yoga
Education services relating to yoga
Conducting fitness classes
Exercise [fitness] training services
Health club services [health and fitness training]
Exercise [fitness] advisory services
All the aforesaid services being provided in facilities for practising football.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Food and drink catering
Food and drink catering
Fast-food restaurant services
Serving of alcoholic beverages
Providing drink services
Take-away food and drink services
Snack-bar services
Bar and restaurant services
Temporary room hire
Hiring of rooms for social functions
All the aforesaid services being provided in facilities for practising football
None of the aforesaid services being provided in hotel establishments.