The trademark castello coin was filed by Brainfirst Realestate GmbH, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 7, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 7, 2021 by Fürstlich Castell'sche Bank, Credit-Casse AG on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by AVANTCORE RECHTSANWÄLTE PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in German, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 7, 2021
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1630663 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Appeal with reference B R1579/2023-5 was Application partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 14, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003159910 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 25, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency
Utility, security and cryptography software
Downloadable computer software for blockchain technology.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Works of art of precious metal
Figurines made from gold
Gold
Statues and figurines, made of or coated with precious or semi-precious metals or stones, or imitations thereof.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Retail services for works of art provided by art galleries
Promoting the artwork of others by means of providing online portfolios via a website
Arranging and conducting of Internet auctions.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and banking services
Art appraisal
Providing information relating to art appraisal
Financial transactions via blockchain
Lending against security
Provision of guarantees and securities
Securing of funds
Currency trading
Virtual currency services
Financial sponsorship of visual arts events
Electronic transfer of virtual currencies
Financial services in relation to digital currencies.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education, entertainment and sport services
Mural art painting services
Cultural activities
Portrait painting
Artistic direction of performing artists.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods: