The trademark application VisitBiscay was filed by BIZKAIKO FORU ALDUNDIA-DIPUTACION FORAL DE BIZKAIA, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). Application under examination.
The application was filed in Spanish (English was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018472140 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on December 15, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable multimedia files
Directories [electric or electronic]
Digital books downloadable from the Internet
Mobile apps
Electronic publications, downloadable
Electronic indicator panels
Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of information
Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Guide books
Printed promotional material
Travel magazines
Printed periodicals in the field of tourism
Directories
Magazines [periodicals]
Promotional publications
Annuals [printed publications]
Stickers [stationery]
Travellers' cheques
News bulletins.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Business management of visitor attractions
Development of promotional campaigns
Publication of printed matter for advertising purposes
Advertising
Arranging and conducting of promotional events
Distribution and dissemination of advertising materials [leaflets, prospectuses, printed material, samples]
Organisation of promotions using audiovisual media
Promotion of fairs for trade purposes
Advertising in the field of tourism and travel
Prize draws (Organising of -) for promotional purposes
Administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes
Promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of printed material and promotional contests.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Tour operating and organising
Arranging of excursions, day trips and sightseeing tours
Travel booking agencies
Provision of sightseeing tours [transport]
Issuing of tickets for travel
Consultancy for travel planning of routes
Travel information
Providing information to tourists relating to excursions and sightseeing
Services for the arranging of tours
Travel guide and travel information services
Arranging and booking of city sightseeing tours
Planning of journeys
Coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and for groups
Agents for arranging travel
Travel consultancy.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Organisation of entertainment and cultural events
Arranging of competitions for cultural purposes
Publication of online guide books, travel maps, city directories and listings for use by travellers, not downloadable
Organisation of congresses and conferences for cultural and educational purposes
Conducting guided tours of cultural sites for educational purposes