The trademark THE CITYLIFER was filed by CityLife B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 28, 2022, and received one opposition filed on November 22, 2022 by CITYLIFE SVILUPPO 2 SRL on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by STUDIO TORTA S.P.A. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 22, 2022
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003183641 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on April 2, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations
Non-medicated toothpaste
Perfumes and Other fragrancing preparations
Ethereal oils
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use
Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspection, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity
Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Recorded and downloadable media
Computer software, including mobile applications
Blank digital or analogue recording and storage media
Computers and computer peripherals
Fire extinguishing apparatus
Security, protection, control and signalling devices and apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper and cardboard
Printed matter
Bookbinding material
Photographs [printed]
Stationery and office requisites, except furniture
Gums [adhesives] for stationery or household purposes
Drawing materials and Artists' materials
Brush pens
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping, packaging and storage
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models
Decoration and art materials and media
Disposable articles of paper, namely napkins, hand towels, Cloths for drying, Tissues, Make-up pads, Tissues, Bibs, Holders, Pouches, Sacs, Slipcases, Sheaths, Wash cloths, cake boards, Coasters, Table runners, table covers, Place-mats, Carpet mats, Coffee and tea filters, Filtering materials, Toilet paper, Kitchen rolls [paper], Parchment paper, Packaging materials, Materials for padding, articles for wrapping and storage, Coverings for litter boxes for pets.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Animal skins and hides
Trunks (luggage) and carrying bags
Umbrellas and parasols
Walking staffs
Whips, harness and saddlery
Collars, leads and clothing for animals.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Hats.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, publicity and sales promotions
Business management, organisation and administration of commercial affairs
Business administration
Office functions
Publication of advertising texts
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Promotional activities
Business organisation, business economic and business administration consultancy
Marketing, including related marketing, in the following fields: Real estate
Market canvassing, market research and market analysis
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: Non-medicated cosmetics and toiletry preparations, Non-medicated dentifrices, Perfumes and Other fragrancing preparations, Essential oils, Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, cleaning, polishing, degreasing, scouring and abrasive preparations
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data, Recorded and downloadable media
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: Software, Including mobile applications, Blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, Computers and computer peripheral devices, Fire-extinguishing apparatus, Security, protection, control and signalling devices and apparatus
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: Paper and cardboard, Printed matter, bookbinding material, photographs, Stationery and office requisites, except furniture, and adhesives for stationery or household purposes, Drawing materials and materials for artists, Paint brushes
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: Teaching and instruction materials, Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping, packaging and storage, works of art, Statuettes and models of paper or cardboard, Decorations and art materials and media, Disposable paper products
Commercial business mediation relating to the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, Including via an online shop, in relation to the following goods: Leather and imitations of leather skins, hides, Animal skins and hides, Trunks and carrying bags, Umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks, Whips, Harness and saddlery, Collars, Leads and clothing for animals
Commercial business mediation in the purchase and sale, import and export, and wholesaling and retailing, including via online shops, in relation to the following goods: Clothing, Shoes and headgear
Provision of commercial information
Merchandising
Compilation and management of data files
Organisation of events for advertising, promotional and/or commercial purposes
Consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also provided via electronic networks, such as the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial, monetary and banking services
Insurance underwriting
Real estate services, Including brokerage, Providing valuations, Purchase, Letting services, Hire-purchase, Management and Operational services, all the aforesaid services in the following fields: real estate
Consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also provided via electronic networks, such as the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction services, including the following services: Refurbishment and renovation of real estate, Demolition of real estate and Installation services, Cleaning, fix and Servicing in relation to the aforesaid services
Consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also provided via electronic networks, such as the internet.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport
Packaging and storage of goods
Tour organising
Vehicle parking and storage
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also provided via electronic networks, such as the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Training
Entertainment services
Sporting and cultural activities
Publishing, reporting, and writing of texts
Ticketing, reservation and booking services for educational, entertainment and sporting activities and events
Consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also provided via electronic networks, such as the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Services for providing food and drink
Providing temporary accommodation
Rental of furniture, linens, table settings, and equipment for the provision of food and drink
Temporary accommodation information, advice and reservation services
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
Including the aforesaid services provided via electronic networks, including the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Legal aid services
Security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals
Personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals, Concierge services, Commissionaire services, Dog walking services, Homecare, Online social networking services, Dating agency services
Consultancy and information relating to the aforesaid services
The aforesaid services also provided via electronic networks, such as the Internet.