The trademark ID. BUZZ was filed by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 20, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 19, 2022 by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by BOULT WADE, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 19, 2022
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Partial Surrender of the trademark registration was recorded on January 29, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious stones, pearls and precious metals and imitations thereof and objets d'art made of these materials, included in class 14
Jewellery
Chronometric instruments, clocks and watches
Wristwatches and stopwatches and watches, Cases for clock- and watchmaking
Jewellery boxes and watch boxes
Bracelets made of embroidered textile [jewellery]
Tie pins, cuff links, pins, other goods of precious metals and precious stones and imitations thereof, namely statues and figurines, decorations, coins and tokens, works of art of precious metal, rings for keys (jewellery or key rings)
Key rings of metal
Charms for key rings
Jewel cases
Jewellery charms
Hat jewellery
Shoe jewellery
Rosaries
Misbaha [prayer beads]
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper cardboard
Printed matter
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models
Decoration and art materials and media
Filtering materials of paper
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage, of paper, cardboard or plastics
Bookbinding material
Photographs [printed]
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Brushes for the application of paints
Typewriters, writing implements and office requisites, except furniture
Instructional and teaching material (expect apparatus)
Plastic materials for packaging , printers' type
Printing blocks
Atlases
Calendars
Geographical maps
Printed publications
Printed advertising matter and printed publicity
Document holders [stationery]
Pencils (stationery)
Ball point pens and pencils
Banners and flags of paper
Table napkins of paper
Copying paper [stationery]
Hygienic papers
Packing paper
Ink
Stamps [seals]
Drawing instruments
Drawing materials
Modelling materials
Banners of paper
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking sticks
Trunks and suitcases
Bags, included in class 18, in particular bags for sports and briefcases
Wallets, purses
Key cases
Saddlebags
Clothing for pets
Goods made from leather and imitations of leather (included in class 18), Namely handbags, Bags [envelopes, pouches] of leather, for packaging, Labels of leather, Tefillin [phylacteries]
Leather, unworked or semi-worked
Rucksacks
Animal skins, hides
Saddlery, whips and animal apparel
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain, terra-cotta or glass, included in the class
Articles for animal husbandry, namely aquariums and vivariums, pest and vermin repellents, bird baths, cages, feeding and drinking articles, fish bowls, grooming articles, nesting articles, swing tags, waste disposal articles
Household articles for clothing and footwear, namely boot jacks and shoe horns, buttonhooks, clothing stretchers, irons and mangles, shoe polishing apparatus, shoe trees and stretchers
Household or kitchen utensils and containers
Ice tongs
Salad tongs
Serving ladles
Pestles for kitchen use
Mortars for kitchen use
Ice cream scoops
Spatulas for kitchen use
Scoops for household purposes
Pouring spouts
Ladles for serving wine
Nutcrackers, Sugar tongs
Portable isothermic bags and coolboxes, non-electric
Picnic baskets (fitted -) (including dishes)
Toilet accessories, namely toilet brushes, Water closet brush holders, Toilet sponges, Toilet plungers, Metal boxes for dispensing paper towels
Combs and sponges
Brushes, Material for brush-making
Cleaning articles
Glass, unworked or semi-worked, except building glass
Waste paper baskets
Coin banks
Straws for drinking
Chamois leather for cleaning
Dustings, Cushions and pads for cleaning displays
Glassware, porcelain and earthenware (included in Class 21)
Porcelain and glass signs
Vases
Flower vases
Heat-insulated containers for beverages
Thermally insulated containers for food
Glassware for everyday use, including cups, table plates, kettles and jugs
Works of art of porcelain, ceramic, earthenware or glass
Tea services [tableware]
Brush goods
Toothbrushes
Toothpicks
Insulating flasks
Mangers for animals
Fly traps.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Textile material
Textile goods, and substitutes for textile goods
Filtering materials of textile
Bed and table covers
Table linen, not of paper
Bed linen
Towels of textile
Wall hangings of textile
Edgings of textile, quilted blankets, bed covers
Sleeping bags
Napkins of textile
Mosquito nets, banners and flags, not of paper
Plastic flags
Non-woven textile fabrics
Felt
Bath mitts.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Headgear
Clothing
Footwear
Polo shirts/blouses
Combinations [clothing]
Tee-shirts
Coats
Jackets [clothing]
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Pants
Trousers
Layettes [clothing]
Bathing suits
Raincoats
Theatrical costumes
Shoes
Soccer shoes
Hats
Caps being headwear
Stockings
Gloves [clothing]
Shawls and stoles
Neckties
Belts [clothing]
Shower caps
Foundation garments
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods, included in this class.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Telecommunication services
Collection and delivery of messages by electronic mail
Electronic message collection and transmission
News agency services
Telecommunication services provided via Internet platforms and portals
Providing access to information on the Internet
Electronic exchange of messages via chat lines, chatrooms and Internet forums
Rental of telecommunication equipment
Radio broadcasting
Television broadcasting
Transmission of electronic mail
Information about telecommunication
Providing user access to global computer networks
Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network
Providing user access to computer programmes in data networks
Providing internet chatrooms
Providing video conferencing services
Wireless cellular phone services
Wireless broadcasting
Computer aided transmission of messages and images
Paging services [radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication]
Satellite transmission
Telephone services
Telephone exchange services
Message sending
Rental of telecommunication facilities
Rental of message sending apparatus
Rental of access time to global computer networks
Providing access to databases
Telematics services
Telematic communication services
Telematic data transmission and file transfer
Consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class
None of the aforesaid being for or in relation to eSports, interactive games, video games and computer games.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage and warehousing of goods
Arranging of transportation for travel tours
Travel and passenger transportation
Towing
Taxi transport
Car transport
Transportation logistics
Rental of vehicles, in particular cars
Passenger transport, in particular by bus
Car sharing services
Arranging of passenger transportation services for others via an online application
Freight brokerage [forwarding (Am.)]
Delivery of goods and parcels
Storage of electricity
Electricity distribution
Traffic information
Controlling of fleet vehicles using navigational and positioning apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Publishing and reporting
Education, entertainment and sports
Translation and interpretation
Training
Sporting and cultural activities
Arranging and conducting of cultural and/or sports events
Talent promotion through training and further training
Presentation of live performances
Academies [education]
Education information
Organization of competitions [education or entertainment]
Organisation, arranging and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, symposiums, seminars and workshops (training)
Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes
Coaching [training]
Vocational retraining
Organization of sports competitions
Lending library services
Publication of books
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Club services [entertainment or education]
Animal training
Organization of lotteries
Consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class
None of the aforesaid being for or in relation to eSports, interactive games, video games and computer games or Software for electronic games, for use in relation to the following goods: mobile phones.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
IT services, namely development, programming and implementation of software
Computer hardware development
Hosting web sites
Software as a service (SaaS) and rental of software
Rental of computer hardware and facilities
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
IT security, protection and restoration
Data duplication and conversion services
Data coding services
Computer analysis and diagnostics
Research and development services and Implementation, in relation to the followig goods: Computer programs
Computer project management
Digital water-marking
Computer network services
Technological services relating to computers, computer network services and online computer services
Updating the memory banks of computer systems
Data migration services
Updating of websites, for others
Monitoring of computer systems by remote access
Data encryption services
Consultancy in the field of the internet and data security
Science and technology services
Testing, authentication and quality control
Design services
Industrial analysis and research services
Styling [industrial design]
Research and development for others with regard to new products
Provision of scientific information, advice and consultancy in relation to carbon offsetting
Digitization of documents [scanning]
Development of vehicles
Engineering services
Technical research
Surveying
Chemical research
Biological research
Weather forecasting
Research in the field of physics
Architectural services
Dress designing
Authenticating works of art
Cloud seeding
Software design for others
Consultancy and information in relation to the aforesaid services, included in this class
None of the aforesaid being for or in relation to eSports, interactive games, video games and computer games or Electronic game software, for use in relation to the following goods: Cell phones.
The mark was filed in class 43 with Provision of food and drink and Temporary accommodation..