The trademark POLO PLAY was filed by STEFANO BERLINGIERI, a national of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 21, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 22, 2021 by The Polo/Lauren Company L.P. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CABINET CANDE-BLANCHARD-DUCAMP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 22, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Licences granted of the trademark registration was recorded on October 24, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003161046 was refused according to Article 8(5) EUTMR with decision issued on February 13, 2023 by the EUIPO.
The application claimed as seniority of the Italian Republic trademark 302015902336562 registered on January 7, 2016 and filed on March 5, 2015 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Umbrellas
Wheeled luggage
Toiletry bags
Cases of imitation leather
Toiletry bags sold empty
Cosmetic cases sold empty
Luggage
Carry-on bags
Travel luggage
Vanity cases, not fitted
Travelling trunks
Trunks [luggage]
Bags
Bucket bags
Shoulder bags
Trunks and suitcases
Cross-body bags
Fashion handbags
Drawstring bags
Roller bags
Flight bags
Beach bags
Bags for sports
Travel baggage
Travelling bags made of imitation leather
Travel bags made of plastic materials
Garment bags for travel made of leather
Weekend bags
Canvas bags
Leather bags and wallets
Waterproof bags
Bags made of imitation leather
Slouch handbags
All-purpose carrying bags
Wash bags for carrying toiletries
Cosmetic bags sold empty
Make-up bags sold empty
Roll bags
Souvenir bags
Gentlemen's handbags
Small bags for men
Purses
Drawstring pouches
Hipsacks
Leather purses
Multi-purpose purses
Cosmetic purses
Clutch bags
Handbags
Small clutch purses
Evening handbags
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Handbags made of imitations leather
Handbags made of leather
Ladies' handbags
Handbags, purses and wallets
Overnight bags
Pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items
Hat boxes for travel
Bumbags
Belt bags and hip bags
Small purses
Clutches [purses]
Credit card cases [wallets]
Credit card holders made of leather
Credit card holders made of imitation leather
Business card cases
Attache cases made of leather
Pocket wallets
Leather wallets
Nappy wallets
Haversacks
Duffel bags
Trolley duffels
Travelling bags
Travelling sets
Straps for handbags
Make-up boxes
Suitcases
Carry-on suitcases
Business cases
Suitcases with wheels
Leather suitcases
Small suitcases
Daypacks
Rucksacks
Sports packs
Key cases.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods: