The trademark ROMANCE COLLECTIVE was filed by MARALD S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 18, 2021, and received one opposition filed on November 17, 2021 by L'OREAL on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Cabinet WIPLAW and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 17, 2021
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Abrasives
Nail art stickers
Adhesives for affixing false hair
Adhesives for affixing false eyelashes
Fabric softeners
Cake flavourings [essential oils]
Astringents for cosmetic purposes
Hair balsam
Bases for flower perfumes
Cotton swabs for cosmetic purposes
Javelle water
Depilatory wax
Moustache wax
Laundry wax
Shoe wax
False eyelashes
Mouthwashes, not for medical purposes
Hair dyes
Colorants for toilet purposes
Cosmetics for animals
Shoe cream
Creams for leather
Polishing creams
Bleaching preparations [decolorants] for cosmetic purposes
Dentifrices
Deodorants for pets
Badian essence
Mint essence [essential oil]
Bergamot oil
Ethereal essences
Dental bleaching gels
Geraniol
Hair spray
Hair lotions
Neutralizers for permanent waving
Ethereal oils
Cotton wool for cosmetic purposes
Hydrogen peroxide for cosmetic purposes
Smoothing stones
Polishing stones
Pumice stone
Personal deodorants
Hair straightening preparations
Polishing preparations
Hair waving preparations
Depilatory preparations
Laundry bleach
Cleaning preparations
Smoothing preparations [starching]
Shining preparations [polish]
Sachets for perfuming linen
Lacquer-removing preparations
Colour-removing preparations
Soap for brightening textile
Shampoos
Shampoos for pets [non-medicated grooming preparations]
Dry shampoos
Stain removers
Furbishing preparations
Breath freshening sprays
Breath freshening strips
Cosmetic dyes
Beard dyes
False nails
Adhesives for cosmetic purposes
Aromatics [essential oils]
Flavourings for beverages [essential oils]
Deodorants for animals (perfumery)
Henna [cosmetic dye]
Alum stones [astringents]
Shaving stones [astringents]
Substances for laundry use.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Digital organizers
Electronic agendas
Electronic personal organisers
Sound and picture recording apparatus
Video recording apparatus
Telecommunication apparatus
Cellular telephony apparatus
Cordless telephone apparatus
Optical apparatus and instruments
Cameras [photography]
Apparatus for broadcasting, recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Time recording apparatus
Apparatus for recording images
Portable telephone apparatus
Photographic equipment
Telecommunication equipment and –instruments
Optical, photographic and cinematographic equipment and instruments
Data communications apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmission or reproduction of sounds or images
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound, data and/or images
Apparatus and instruments for transmitting, receiving and storing sounds, images and data, in both digital and analogue form
Scientific, optical, measuring, signalling and checking apparatus and instruments
Ccomputer equipment
Sound reproducing and sound recording apparatus
Apparatus for the reproduction of sound or images
Computer software applications, downloadable
Articles of clothing for protection against motorists' accidents or injuries
Optical goods
Sports eyewear
Cases designed for sunglasses
Cases of leather or imitation leather for cell phones
Cases for electronic personal organizers
Cases for eyewear
Cases for pocket calculators
Cases for floppy disks and compact discs
Containers for contact lenses
Spectacle cases
Phone cases
Scales
Digital notepads
Computer bags
Bags adapted for laptops
Bags especially made for cameras and photographic equipment
Compasses for measuring
Calculating devices
Battery chargers
Cyclists' helmets
Headgear being protective helmets
Protective helmets for sports
Helmets for motorcyclists
Sunglass chains and chords
Chains for sunglasses
Cell phone straps
Egg timers [sandglasses]
Compact discs
Interactive compact discs and CD-ROMs
Musical compact discs
Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media
Desktops
Computers, data processing apparatus
Laptop computers
Egg timers
Electronic timers
Mechanical timers
Containers and covers for compact discs and digital video discs
Containers for storing discs
Holders for compact discs
Cords for sunglasses
Digital photo frames
Headphones with a microphone for computers
Headphones with a microphone for telephones
Headsets with microphones for mobile telephones
Headsets
Stereo headphones
Leather cases formobile phones
CD boxes
Storage cases for CDs and DVDs
Sleeves for laptops
Cases for sunglasses and goggles
Covers for telephone receivers
Cell phone covers
Transparencies [photography]
Audio discs
DVDs
Sports whistles
Mobile telephone covers of cloth or textile materials
Small dust covers for computers
Still cameras
Downloadable ringtones and graphic for mobile phones
Gloves for divers
Mobile phone shells
Speed indicators
Optical lenses
Optical lenses for use with sunglasses
Spectacle lenses
Lenses for sunglasses
Digital audio players
Cassette players
CD rom drives
Compact disc players
Video compact disc players
Video cassette players
DVD players
MP3 players
Digital cameras
Magnets
Decorative refrigerator magnets
Swim masks
Digital recording media
Video monitors
Spectacle frames
Monocle frames
Frames for sunglasses
Diving suits
Audio and video tapes
Notebook computers
Sunglasses
Goggles for sports
Protective water goggles
Personal computers
Nose clips for swimming
Wrist rests for computer mouse users
Tablet computers
Mouse pads
Computer keyboards
Keyboards for mobile phones
Telephone apparatus
Mobile telephones
Snorkels
Camcorders
Digital telecommunications apparatus
Teaching apparatus
DVD recorders
Data processing apparatus
Audiovisual teaching apparatus
Telephone apparatus, Mobile telephone apparatus with built-in facsimile systems
Spectacle cases
Cases for spectacles and sunglasses
Cases for spectacles for children
Binoculars
Decorative magnets
Spectacle chains
Chains for spectacles and for sunglasses
Pedometers
Cords for spectacles and sunglasses
Cords for mobile phones (straps)
Spectacle cords
Compact disc cases
Floppy disks, Phonograph records
Readers [data processing equipment]
Audio cassettes and CD players
Spectacle frames
Frames for spectacles and sunglasses
Frames for spectacles and spectacles with a nose-clip
Mouse [computer peripheral]
Spectacles
Parts and accessories for spectacles
Wrist rests for use with computers
Spectacle holders
Mobile telephones.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Agates
Jet, unwrought or semi-wrought
Spun silver [silver wire]
Silver, unwrought or beaten
Bracelets
Busts of precious metal
Watch cases [parts of watches]
Watch chains
Clasps for jewellery
Jewellery charms
Chronometers
Stopwatches
Chronoscopes
Diamonds
Tie clips
Jewellery findings
Cuff links
Copper tokens
Jewellery
Ivory jewellery
Cloisonné jewellery
Jewellery of yellow amber
Badges of precious metal
Iridium
Alloys of precious metal
Ingots of precious metals
Movements for clocks and watches
Medals
Precious metals, unwrought or semi-wrought
Watch springs
Coins
Works of art of precious metal
Earrings
Ornaments of jet
Hat jewellery
Gold, unwrought or beaten
Clocks
Atomic clocks
Wristwatches
Clocks and watches, electric
Osmium
Palladium
Pearls made of ambroid [pressed amber]
Beads for making jewellery
Precious stones
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Jewelry cases [caskets or boxes]
Jewellery rolls
Sundials
Rhodium
Ruthenium
Boxes of precious metal
Jewelry cases [caskets or boxes]
Tie pins
Ornamental pins
Statues of precious metal
Paste jewellery
Time instruments
Alarm clocks
Watch glasses
Amulets [jewellery]
Anchors [clock- and watchmaking]
Rings [jewellery]
Rings [jewellery]
Paste jewellery
Barrels [clock- and watchmaking]
Pendulums [clock- and watchmaking]
Bracelets [jewellery]
Bracelets
Watch bands
Chains [jewellery]
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Jewelry cases [caskets or boxes]
Necklaces [jewellery]
Necklaces [jewellery]
Chronographs [watches]
Figurines of precious metal
Gold thread [jewellery]
Threads of precious metal [jewellery]
Silver thread [jewellery]
Clock hands
Lockets [jewellery]
Olivine [gems]
Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]
Shoe jewellery
Time instruments
Watches
Control clocks [master clocks]
Pearls [jewellery]
Semi-precious stones
Platinum [metal]
Key rings and key chains
Dials [clock- and watchmaking]
Clockworks
Cases for clock- and watchmaking
Cases for watches [presentation]
Pins [jewellery]
Brooches [jewellery]
Spinel [precious stones]
Key rings of leather.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Clothing for pets
Umbrella rings
Saddle trees
Saddlery
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Fastenings for saddles
Luggage
Carry-on bags
Travel luggage
Harness for animals
Mountaineering sticks
Walking staffs
Umbrella sticks
Vanity cases, not fitted
Trunks [luggage]
Travelling trunks
Bags
Slings for carrying infants
Hiking bags
Beach bags
Bags for sports
Shopping bags
Wheeled shopping bags
Briefcases [leather goods]
Chain mesh purses
Bags for sports clothing
Book bags
Tool bags, empty
Purses
Multi-purpose purses
Handbags
Evening handbags
Overnight bags
Holdalls for sports clothing
School bags
Leatherboard
Girths of leather
Collars for animals
Straps for skates
Leather, unworked or semi-worked
Leather for shoes
Carrying cases for documents
Bags for umbrellas
Leather twist
Umbrella covers
Whips
Imitation leather
Walking stick handles
Umbrella handles
Suitcase handles
Bumbags
Slings for carrying infants
Muzzles
Golf umbrellas
Parasols
Umbrellas and parasols
Patio umbrellas
Rainproof parasols
Umbrellas
Metal parts of umbrellas
Curried skins
Leather for furniture
Curried skins
Chamois leather, other than for cleaning purposes
Clutches [purses]
Business card cases
Music cases
Pocket wallets
Wrist mounted purses
Net bags for shopping
Furniture coverings of leather
Haversacks
Reusable shopping bags
Bags for campers
Bags for sports
Travelling bags
Bags for climbers
Boxes of leather or leatherboard
Hat boxes of leather
Butts [parts of hides]
Walking stick seats
Umbrella or parasol ribs
Handbag frames
Shoulder belts
Valises
Attaché cases
Attaché cases
Business cases
Gladstone bags
Daypacks
Rucksacks
Hiking rucksacks
Bags for climbers
Sports packs
Clothing for pets
Clothing for pets
Suitcases
Toiletry bags
Cases of imitation leather
Toiletry bags sold empty
Key cases
Cosmetic purses
Cosmetic cases sold empty
Tool pouches, sold empty
Key cases
Combination walking sticks and umbrellas
Hiking sticks
Vanity cases, not fitted
Vanity cases, not fitted
Handbags
Shoulder bags
Bags
Game bags [hunting accessories]
Bags for campers
Work bags
Wrist mounted carryall bags
Gym bags
Evening handbags
Travel baggage
Travelling bags made of imitation leather
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Garment bags for travel made of leather
Shoe bags for travel
Weekend bags
Shopping bags with wheels attached
Canvas shopping bags
Garment carriers
Canvas bags
Diplomatic bags
Waterproof bags
Bags made of imitation leather
Saddlebags
Slouch handbags
All-purpose carrying bags
Garment carriers
Towelling bags
Courier bags
Wash bags (not fitted)
Bags for sports
Bags for umbrellas
Charm bags (omamori-ire)
Empty instrument cases for use by doctors
Roll bags
Tool bags sold empty
Sporrans
Souvenir bags
Key bags
Gentlemen's handbags
Hipsacks
Travelling sets [leatherware]
Handbags, purses and wallets
Pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items
Hat boxes for travel
School bags
Briefbags
Briefcases
Shoulder straps
Collars for pets
Coin holders
Leather cord
Imitation leather
Commutation-ticket holders
Business card cases
Credit-card holders
Tie cases
Folio cases
Carrying cases
Covers for parasols
Business card cases
Carriers for suits, shirts and dresses
Luggage covers
Luggage tags
Moleskin [imitation of leather]
Jockey sticks
Leather leashes
Pet leads
Baby carriers worn on the body
Back frames for carrying children
Belt bags and hip bags
Martingales
Moleskin [imitation of leather]
Rawhide chews for dogs
Umbrellas
Japanese paper umbrellas (karakasa)
Parasols
Patio umbrellas
Equine boots
Trimmings of leather for furniture
Straps for skates
Worked or semi-worked hides and other leather
Animal skins
Fur
Parts of rubber for fabrics
Small purses
Card wallets [leatherware]
Banknote holders
Credit-card holders
Folding briefcases
Make-up bags
Briefcases [leather goods]
Briefcases and attache cases
Art portfolios [cases]
Wallets of precious metal
Leather purses
Bags for sports
Beach bags
Duffel bags
All-purpose athletic bags
Pouches
Boxes made of leather
Travelling sets
Imitation leather sold in bulk
Coin purse frames
Leathercloth
Straps for handbags
Animal carriers [bags]
Make-up boxes
Trolley cases
Garment bags for travel
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
School knapsacks
Backpacks for carrying children
Sling bags.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Waterproof clothing
Clothing of imitations of leather
Clothing of leather
Motorists' clothing
Cyclists' clothing
Clothing for gymnastics
Dresses
Jumper dresses
Bath robes
Non-slipping devices for footwear
Clothing
Bibs, not of paper
Berets
Underwear
Sweat-absorbent underwear
Suspenders
Corsets [underclothing]
Skull caps
Footwear
Training shoes
Stockings
Sweat-absorbent stockings
Socks
Breeches for wear
Bathing trunks
Dresses
Shirts
Short-sleeve shirts
Nighties
Bodices [lingerie]
Sports singlets
Hats
Top hats
Casual jackets
Hat frames [skeletons]
Stuff jackets [clothing]
Chasubles
Tights
Camisoles
Layettes [clothing]
Corselets
Bathing suits
Masquerade costumes
Beach clothes
Cravats
Ascots
Bathing caps
Shower caps
Fittings of metal for footwear
Boot uppers
Spats
Jackets [clothing]
Garters
Fishing vests
Stuff jackets [clothing]
Fishermen's jackets
Skirts
Overalls
Fingerless gloves
Ski gloves
Welts for footwear
Ready-made clothing
Paper clothing
Knitwear [clothing]
Leggings [leg warmers]
Liveries
Sports jerseys
Hosiery
Sweaters
Pelerines
Mantillas
Sleep masks
Skorts
Pants
Babies' pants [underwear]
Wet suits for water-skiing
Waistcoats
Trousers
Slippers
Parkas
Pelisses
Shirt yokes
Pyjamas
Ponchos
Sweaters
Stocking suspenders
Sock suspenders
Brassieres
Heelpieces for stockings
Sandals
Bath sandals
Neck scarves [mufflers]
Leggings [leg warmers]
Shoes
Esparto shoes or sandals
Bath slippers
Gymnastic shoes
Beach shoes
Football shoes
Training shoes
Ski boots
Shawls
Collar protectors
Neck scarves [mufflers]
Inner soles
Overcoats
Outerclothing
Dress shields
Gaiter straps
Petticoats
Shirt fronts
Half-boots
Lace boots
Boots
Soles for footwear
Studs for football boots
Heels
Heelpieces for footwear
Pockets for clothing
Tee-shirts
Footwear uppers
Turbans
Uniforms
Dressing gowns
Cap peaks
Suits
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Caps [headwear]
Nightwear
Boas [necklets]
Teddies [underclothing]
Galoshes
Paper hats [clothing]
Hoods [clothing]
Flip-flops
Belts [clothing]
Money belts [clothing]
Collars [clothing]
Detachable collars
Headgear
Knickers
Headbands [clothing]
Pocket squares
Ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
Scarves
Gabardines [clothing]
Neck scarves [mufflers]
Girdles
Gloves [clothing]
Jerseys [clothing]
Leggings [trousers]
Sweaters
Muffs [clothing]
Underpants
Ear muffs [clothing]
Furs [clothing]
Cuffs
Tips for footwear
Footmuffs, not electrically heated
Slips [underclothing]
Fur stoles
Combinations [clothing]
Visors [headwear]
Wooden shoes.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Outdoor advertising
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Updating of advertising material
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Shop window dressing
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Cost price analysis
Business management assistance
Providing assistance in the management of industrial or commercial enterprises
Compilation of information into computer databases
Business management consultancy
Book-keeping
Dissemination of advertisements
Demonstration of goods
Business management of performing artists
Distribution of samples
Compilation of statistics
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Provision of an on-line marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Outsourced administrative management for companies
Business management for freelance service providers
Providing business information via a web site
Business information
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Layout services for advertising purposes
Rental of advertising space
Marketing
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Rental of office machines
Publicity material rental
Rental of billboards [advertising boards]
Rental of sales stands
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Production of advertising films
Design of advertising materials
Sales promotion for others
Publication of publicity texts
Advertising
On-line advertising on a computer network
Advertising by mail order
Radio advertising
Television advertising
Writing of publicity texts
Public relations services
Sponsorship search
Data search in computer files for others
Marketing research
Market studies
Business research
Price comparison services
Modelling for advertising or sales promotion
Commercial intermediation services
News clipping services
Telemarketing services
Direct mail advertising
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Retail services connected with the sale of clothing and clothing accessories
Retailing in relation to jewellery
Retailing relating to goods made of leather
Retail services relating to perfumery articles
Retail services connected with the sale of optical items
Retailing in relation to cosmetic preparations
Retail services in relation to beauty products
Retailing in relation to hygiene accessories for men
Retail services in relation to the following fields: Animal hygiene
Wholesaling in relation to clothing and clothing accessories
Wholesaling in relation to jewellery, clocks and watches
Wholesaling in relation to leatherware
Wholesaling in relation to perfumery articles
Wholesaling in relation to optical articles
Wholesaling in relation to cosmetic preparations
Wholesaling in relation to beauty preparations
Wholesaling in relation to hygiene accessories for men