The trademark B-race was filed by BONIN CAV. VITTORIO SRL, a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on January 27, 2022, and received one opposition filed on April 25, 2022 by REAL AUTOMOVIL CLUB DE ESPAÑA on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ELZABURU, S.L.P. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 25, 2022
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003169788 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 17, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Protective helmets for sports
Helmets for bicycles
Spectacles
Goggles for sports
Parts for spectacles
Spectacle frames
Spectacle temples
Spectacle straps
Covers for glasses
Spectacle cords.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Bicycles
Tandem bicycles
Bicycle kickstands
Bicycle chains
Bicycle wheels
Gears for bicycles
Front derailleurs
Rear derailleurs
Bicycle brakes
Motorcycles
Bicycle pedals
Pedal bicycles
Spokes for bicycle wheels
Bicycle saddles
Bicycle bells
Dress guards for bicycles
Bicycle carriers
Bicycle frames
Spindles of bicycles
Mountain bikes
Chain guards for bicycles
Bicycle handlebars
Gear wheels for bicycles
Bicycle mudguards
Rims for bicycle wheels
Hubs for bicycle wheels
Chains [bicycle parts]
Drive trains [bicycle parts]
Saddlebags adapted for bicycles
Saddles for bicycles, cycles or motorcycles
Brake shoes [bicycle parts]
Change-speed gears [bicycle parts]
Disk wheels [bicycle parts]
Fittings for bicycles for carrying beverages
Fittings for bicycles for carrying luggage
Air pumps for bicycles for the inflation of tyres
Puncture repair outfits for bicycle tyres
Mudguards for two-wheeled motor vehicles or bicycles
Air pumps for two-wheeled motor vehicles or bicycles
Inner tubes [for two-wheeled motor vehicles or bicycles].
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Sportswear
Sports singlets
Gym suits
Sweatpants
Jumper suits
Training shoes
Sports socks
Sports shirts with short sleeves
Cycling shoes.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Stationary exercise bicycles
Toy bicycles
Rollers for stationary exercise bicycles
Protectors for elbows for use when riding bicycles [sports articles]