The trademark BRUTE RACING TEAM was filed by Kofola, a.s., a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 21, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 23, 2022 by BRUTE Jeeps B.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ALGEMEEN OCTROOI- EN MERKENBUREAU B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 23, 2022
The application was filed in Slovak, and Slovak was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer video game software
Simulation software
Software programs for video games
Computer hardware for games and gaming
Pre-recorded DVDs featuring games
Computer application software featuring games and gaming
Interactive video game programs
Pre-recorded compact discs featuring games
Headsets for virtual reality games
Video games [computer games] in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers
Augmented reality game software
Games software
Downloadable computer games
Game programs for arcade video game machines.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Newsletters
Printed publications
Pamphlets
Stationery
Posters
Calendars
Writing instruments.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Toys
Electronic games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only
Electronic educational teaching games
Skill and action games
Electronic board games
Portable games with liquid crystal displays
Battery-powered computer game with LCD screen
Electronic games
Arcade games
Game controllers for computers
Controllers for video game machines.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Computer aided transmission of messages and images
Providing access to Internet chatrooms
Provision of access to web pages
Broadcasting of programmes via the internet
Broadcasting of esports events
Audio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the Internet and other communications networks
Broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia content via the Internet
Providing access to Internet forums
Providing virtual facilities for real-time interaction among computer users
Virtual chatrooms established via text messaging.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Organization of electronic game competitions
Team building (education)
Sports and fitness services
Entertainment in the nature of e-sports competitions
Entertainment services
Arcade game services
On-line gaming services
Electronic games services provided by means of a global communication network