The trademark Watch Bros was filed by Johannes Esslinger, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 27, 2021, and received one opposition filed on December 27, 2021 by 4B COMPANY S.R.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by AVVOCATI ASSOCIATI FELTRINELLI & BROGI and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 27, 2021
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Clock cases
Pendants for watch chains
Bracelets for watches
Anchors [clock- and watchmaking]
Dress watches
Chronographs [watches]
Chronographs for use as timepieces
Metal expanding watch bracelets
Digital clocks
Digital clocks incorporating radios
Electronically operated movements for watches
Clocks and watches, electric
Cases [fitted] for clocks
Cases of precious metals for horological articles
Cases for watches and clocks
Cases for watches [presentation]
Barrels [clock- and watchmaking]
Cases for clock- and watchmaking
Apparatus for timing sports events
Presentation boxes for horological articles
Presentation boxes for watches
Presentation cases for horological articles
Watch glasses
Watch chains
Small clocks
Bracelets and watches combined
Time clocks [master clocks] for controlling other clocks
Mechanical watches
Oscillators for clocks
Jewellery boxes and watch boxes
Buckles for watchstraps
Parts for clockworks
Escapements
Watch straps of plastic
Watchstraps made of leather
Metal watch bands
Watch straps made of metal or leather or plastic
Watch straps of nylon
Watch straps of polyvinyl chloride
Watch straps of synthetic material
Non-leather watch straps
Watch pouches
Clocks
Automobile clocks
Clocks for world time zones
Clocks incorporating ceramics
Horological instruments having quartz movements
Clocks and watches
Clocks and parts therefor
Parts for clocks
Clocks and watches for pigeon-fanciers
Pendant watches
Table clocks
Watch fobs
Watch bands
Watch winders
Watch springs
Clock cases being parts of clocks
Watch cases [parts of watches]
Pendulums [clock- and watchmaking]
Clock dials
Dials [clock- and watchmaking]
Clockworks
Fittings for watches
Clock and watch hands
Clock hands
Movements for clocks and watches
Stands for clocks
Watch crowns
Jewellery charms.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business project management services for construction projects
Updating of advertising material
Provision of information relating to advertising
Provision of information relating to marketing
Banner advertising
Marketing agency services
Sponsorship search consultancy services
Advertising agency services
Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites
Brand strategy services
Brand creation services
Direct marketing
Design of advertising brochures
Design of advertising flyers
Design of advertising logos
Design of advertising materials
Event marketing
Television advertising
Publication of publicity texts
Classified advertising
Web indexing for commercial or advertising purposes
Layout services for advertising purposes
Modelling for advertising or sales promotion
Brand positioning services
Marketing
Marketing services in the field of dentistry
Marketing services in the field of restaurants
Marketing services in the field of travel
Merchandising
Public relations services
Publication of publicity materials on-line
Online advertisements
Writing of publicity texts
Scriptwriting for advertising purposes
Organisation of trade fairs for advertising purposes
Editing of publicity texts
Brand testing
Telemarketing services
Sponsorship search
Radio advertising
Production of advertising films
Production of teleshopping programmes
Press advertising services
Presentation of companies and their goods and services on the Internet
Presentation of companies on the Internet and other media
Planning services for advertising
Bill-posting
Pay per click advertising
Search engine optimization for sales promotion
Online advertising on a computer network
Promotional marketing
Advertising services provided via the internet
Advertising, promotional and public relations services
Advertising in periodicals, brochures and newspapers
Advertising of business web sites
Advertising for others
Advertising
Advertising services to promote public awareness of the benefits of shopping locally
Publication of publicity materials and texts
Publication of printed matter for advertising purposes
Publication of publicity materials
Publication of printed matter for advertising purposes in electronic form
Arranging advertising contracts for others
Arranging advertising and promotional contracts for others
Publicity material rental
Rental of sales stands
Sales promotions at point of purchase or sale, for others
Sales promotion for others
Promoting the goods and services of others via a global computer network
Promoting the goods and services of others through advertisements on Internet websites
Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with sporting activities
Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with awards programs
Promoting the goods and services of others
Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with sports competitions
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Conducting studies in the field of public relations
Shop window dressing
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Demonstration of goods
Demonstration of goods for promotional purposes
Organisation of exhibitions and trade fairs for business and promotional purposes
Conducting of trade shows
Arranging and conducting commercial trade shows
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of fashion shows for promotional purposes
Marketing the goods and services of others by distributing coupons
Organisation, operation and supervision of customer loyalty schemes
Organisation and management of customer loyalty programs
Promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of sales and promotional incentive schemes involving trading stamps
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Administration of frequent flyer programs
Administration of loyalty and incentive schemes
Rental of advertising space on-line
Rental of billboards [advertising boards]
Rental of advertising space on the internet
Rental of advertising space on the Internet for employment advertising
Rental of advertising space
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Dissemination of advertising matter
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Dissemination of advertising, marketing and publicity materials
Dissemination of advertisements
Dissemination of advertising for others via the Internet
Promoting the goods and services of others by distributing coupons
Advertising by mail order
Distribution of flyers, brochures, printed matter and samples for advertising purposes
Distribution of samples for publicity purposes
Distribution of samples
Distribution of advertising material
Direct mail advertising
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Press advertising consultancy
Marketing advice
Provision of information and advisory services relating to e-commerce
Marketing assistance
Consultations relating to business advertising
Advertising and marketing consultancy
Advertising services to promote public awareness of nephrotic syndrome and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis [FSGS]
Advertising services relating to clothing
Consultancy services relating to the procurement of goods and services
Advisory services relating to commercial transactions
Advisory and consultancy services relating to the procurement of goods for others
Procurement of goods on behalf of other businesses
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Purchasing of goods and services for other businesses
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Export agency services
Computerized on-line ordering services
Import-export agency services
Auctioneering services
Commercial information and advice for consumers [consumer advice shop]
Arranging and conducting sales events for cattle
Arranging and conducting sales events for livestock
Providing consumer product advice relating to cosmetics
Providing consumer product advice relating to laptops
Providing consumer product advice relating to software
Providing consumer product advice
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Business intermediary services relating to the matching of potential private investors with entrepreneurs needing funding
Providing consumer product information relating to food or drink products
Providing consumer product information relating to laptops
Providing consumer product information relating to software
Providing consumer product information relating to cosmetics
Providing consumer product information
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Procurement of contracts for others relating to the sale of goods
Arranging of contracts, for others, for the providing of services
Arranging of contracts for others for the buying and selling of goods
Procurement of contracts [for others]
Arranging commercial transactions, for others, via online shops
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Rental of vending machines
Export promotion services
Price comparison rating of accommodations
Arranging and conducting sales events for others of livestock and registered and commercial cattle
Price comparison services
Retail or wholesale services for pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations and medical supplies
Retail services relating to fake furs
Wholesale services relating to fake furs
Online retail store services relating to cosmetic and beauty products
Mail order retail services for cosmetics
Conducting interactive virtual auctions
Arranging and conducting of auctions and reverse auctions via computer and telecommunication networks
Arranging and conducting of auctions and reverse auctions via mobile telephones
Updating and maintenance of information in registries
Business inquiries
Outsourcing services in the field of business operations
Outsourcing services in the nature of arranging service contracts for others
Consultancy services relating to the management of telephone call centers
Business management of reimbursement programmes for others
Relocation services for businesses
Business efficiency expert services
Business records keeping
Business management
Business management of performing artists
Business management for freelance service providers
Business management of car parking facilities
Business management of sports people
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Business project management
Business management of hotels
Business administration and management
Business management in the field of transport and delivery
Business process management and consulting
Supply chain management services
Market intelligence services
Provision of business and commercial contact information via the Internet
Commercial management
Administration of business affairs
Commercial intermediation services
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Negotiation of business contracts for others
Business administration services in the field of healthcare
Business administration services in the field of transportation
Business administration
Telephone answering for unavailable subscribers
Registration of written communications and data
Business management assistance
Strategic business planning
Human resources management and recruitment services
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Outsourced administrative management for companies
Advice on tax preparation
Consultancy and information services relating to accounting
Book-keeping
Computerised accounting
Computerised auditing
Drawing up of statements of accounts
Business auditing
Tracking and monitoring fluctuation in gasoline prices for others for account auditing purposes
Tracking and monitoring energy consumption for others for account auditing purposes
Tax preparation
Tax preparation and consulting services
Tax filing services
Computerized file management
Data search in computer files for others
Data processing services in the field of transportation
Data processing services in the field of healthcare
Data processing
Compilation of statistics
Statistical analysis and reporting
Systemization of information into computer databases
Compilation and systemization of information into computer databases
Compilation of statistical information
Compilation and input of information into computer databases
Compilation of information into computer databases
Compilation of directories for publication on the internet
Writing of curriculum vitae for others
Recruitment of high-level management personnel
Business organisation and management consultancy in the field of personnel management
Personnel placement
Recruitment of temporary personnel
Executive search and selection services
Recruitment of executive staff
Personnel management
Personnel placement and recruitment
Placement of staff
Personnel consultancy
Psychological testing for the selection of personnel
Personnel recruitment
Employment agency services
Job matching services
Information services relating to jobs and career opportunities
Professional consultancy relating to personnel management
Preparation of résumés for others
Evaluation of personnel requirements
Headhunting services
Personnel management consultancy
Consultancy of personnel recruitment
Human resources management
Personnel recruitment advertising
Gas meter reading for billing purposes
Electricity meter reading for billing purposes
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Electronic stock management services
Invoicing
Photocopying services
Payroll preparation
Word processing
Typing
Secretarial services
Shorthand
Appointment reminder services [office functions]
Transcription of communications [office functions]