The trademark V VIA OUTLETS was filed by VIA Outlets B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 8, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 8, 2021 by VIA ID on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by PLASSERAUD IP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 8, 2021
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1641766 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on November 15, 2021. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 25, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on July 1, 2024. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on July 28, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Magnetic encoders for retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Magnetic encoded cards and cards bearing machine readable information, for retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Identity cards for retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Bank cards all provided to customers by retail outlets
Credit cards all provided to customers by retail outlets
Cheque cards all provided to customers by retail outlets
Cash cards all provided to customers by retail outlets
Cards bearing magnetic data media, featuring data relating to retail, retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Debit cards all provided to customers by retail outlets
Smart cards all provided to customers by retail outlets
Software application (app) enabling content, text, and other data to be downloaded to and accessed on a computer, smartphone or other portable electronic device, for use in relation to retail, retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Software relating to the organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty, bonus and incentive schemes in the retail sector
Electronic publications (downloadable) relating to retail, retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Point of sale apparatus, for use in relation to retail, retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
And none of the aforesaid goods being for, or relating to, the mobility or transport sector.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business or industrial management assistance and business management consultancy services for commercial retail centres and retail complexes
Business assistance or management of shopping centres and complexes
Provision of business consulting services in the retail sector to high quality and deluxe brands to enable them to distribute stock in a controlled and effective manner
Advertisement and promotion services in the retail sector
Business research services in the retail sector
Systematisation of retail sector data in a central database in the retail sector
Data-processing file management in the retail sector
Retail services in respect of clothing, footwear, headgear, sportswear, travel goods, sunglasses, handbags, luggage, bags, cosmetics, toiletries, perfumes, watches, home decoration, home furnishings and/or jewellery
Promotion of commercial buildings, namely retail outlets and shopping centres
Analysis of fashion and market retail trends in order to provide advice and consultancy to retail brands
Customer loyalty services by means of bonuses, discounts and other similar rewards in the retail sector
Administration of retail loyalty and retail incentive schemes through discount, savings, bonus and privilege schemes
And none of the aforesaid services being for, or relating to, the mobility or transport sector.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Real estate management in the retail sector
Leasing of shopping premises
Leasing of restaurant premises
Real estate management in the field of shopping centres
Financial management for retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Debt collection agencies for retail outlets, retail centres or retail complexes
Issuing and dissemination, including by electronic means, of reward, savings, discount, bonus and privilege cards, cheques and coupons, including customer cards representing a value, all being in the retail sector
Advisory, consultancy and information services relating to the above services
And none of the aforesaid services being for, or relating to, the mobility or transport sector.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction of shopping centres
Providing information on construction and modification and adaptation of shopping centres
Consultancy relating to the construction and fitting out of commercial centres and complexes
Building consultancy
Advisory, consultancy and information services relating to the above services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Organisation of retail-related conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures
Operation of amusement parks, leisure services, leisure activities and entertainment
Arranging and conducting of retail-related colloquiums, conferences, congresses, seminars, workshops and trainings in commercial centres and complexes
Sporting and cultural activities in commercial centres and complexes
Providing recreational facilities
Arranging, compiling, producing, performing, directing and presenting fashion shows (entertainment), concerts, dance parties, fun days, exhibitions (entertainment), sports events, shows, road shows, performances, theatrical productions, gigs and other entertainment, including live entertainment
Arranging of competitions, contests, games, quizzes
Publication of retail-related leaflets, brochures and of retail-related image and sound recordings recorded on carriers
Advisory, consultancy and information services relating to the above services
And none of the aforesaid services being for, or relating to, the mobility or transport sector.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Architectural consulting services in relation to retail buildings, retail zones and shopping centres, including architecture of shopping centres
Services of consulting related to the design of shopping centres
Work of engineers in relation to the design, construction and maintenance of retail buildings, retail zones and shopping centres
Preparation of plans for the construction of commercial retail buildings, including shopping centres
Consultation on environmental protection in relation to retail buildings, retail zones and shopping centres, including the environment of shopping centres
Urban planning and commercial town planning in relation to retail buildings, retail zones and shopping centres
Interior decoration for retail buildings and shopping centres, including interior decoration of commercial retail buildings and shopping centres
Studies of technical projects relating to shopping centres
Technical project studies in relation to the design of retail buildings, retail zones and shopping centres
Quality control services in relation to design, construction and operation of retail buildings, retail zones and shopping centres
Hosting of internet websites for retailers
Fashion design
Services of retail stylists
Graphic design for retailers
Advisory, consultancy and information services relating to the above services.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Rental of temporary accommodation for meetings, receptions, parties, exhibitions, fairs, congresses, conferences, workshops, seminars and other such events
Temporary accommodation
Advisory, consultancy and information services relating to the above services.
The mark was filed in class 45 with Personal fashion consulting services.