The trademark FIFA + COLLECT was filed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), a corporation established under the laws of the Swiss Confederation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 16, 2022, and received one opposition filed on November 16, 2022 by GROUPE CANAL+ on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by SANTARELLI (Société IPSIDE) and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 16, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 2, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 16, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Eyeglasses, sunglasses, diving and swimming goggles, cases, cords and chains for sunglasses and eyeglasses
Binoculars
Magnets and decorative magnets
Directional compasses
Electronic instrument clusters
Powertrain Electronics namely complete electronic engine and transmission calibration devices for motors
Electronic components for the drive, chassis, body, electrics and electronic groups, equipment for vehicle service and repair, bodywork repair
Remote door lock systems
Hi-Fi audio systems and components
Apparatus for recording, transmitting, editing, mixing and reproducing of sound and/or images
Radios
Televisions
Flat screens
Liquid crystal displays
High definition and plasma screens
Home cinema systems
Video recorders
CD players, portable CD players
DVD players
MP3 players
Apparatus for reading digital music
Cassette players, mini-disc players
Loudspeakers
Headphones
Earphones
Microphones
Remote controls, voice-activated remote control
Navigation apparatus
Personal digital assistants (PDA)
Computers
Tablet computers, data processors
Computer keyboards
Computer monitors
Modems
Computer carrying cases
Computer mice
Pads for computer mice
Electronic pocket translators
Dictating machines
Electronic notebooks and agendas
Scanners
Printers
Photocopy machines
Facsimile machines
Telephones, telephone answering apparatus
Mobile telephones
Mobile phone covers
Smartphones, video telephones
Devices for hands-free use of mobile phones
Earphones and headsets for mobile phones
Keyboards for mobile phones
Mobile phone straps
Special bags for carrying mobile phones
Mobile phones with integrated cameras and video cameras
Pre-recorded or downloadable computer software including computer game software
Computer programs and databases
Computer screen savers
Magnetic, numerical or analogical carriers for recording sound or images
Video discs, video tapes, magnetic tapes, magnetic discs, DVDs, floppy discs, optical discs, compact discs, mini-discs, CD ROMs, all the aforementioned being blank or pre-recorded with music, sound or images (which may be animated)
Holograms
Magnetic cards (encoded including gift vouchers)
Memory adapters (computer equipment)
Memory cards
Memory sticks (blank or pre-recorded)
Microchip cards
Microchip or magnetic credit cards, microchip or magnetic phone cards, microchip or magnetic cards for automated teller and money exchange machines
Microchip or magnetic prepaid cards for mobile phones
Microchip or magnetic travel and entertainment cards, microchip or magnetic cheque guarantee and debit cards
Electronic numeric blackboard
Security alarms
Electronic vehicle lock system including remote control
Windsocks for indicating wind direction
Solar cells and panels for electricity generation
Gauges
Distance measuring apparatus
Speed measuring and indication equipment
Downloadable electronic publications
Downloadable electronic maps
Audio receivers
Audio amplifiers
Computer software and hardware, including set-top boxes which can convert, supply, receive and transmit audio and video data
Disc drives
Rechargeable batteries
Protective sports helmets
Magnetic encoded identification bracelets
Electronic tickets, encoded
Tickets in the form of magnetic cards
Downloadable computer software to enable consumers and business to manage digital collectibles using blockchain-based software technology and smart contracts featuring players, games, records, statistics, information, photos, images, game footage, highlights, and experiences in the field of football
Art, trophies, toys and accessories for use online and in online virtual worlds.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Employment agency services
Personnel recruitment services
Promotion of sales of media rights
Promotion of sports events in the domain of football
Advertising agency services
Advertising services through sponsorship
Online advertising services
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to business management and business administration provided online or via the Internet
Advertising and promotional services
Dissemination of advertising and promotional materials
Provision and rental of advertising space and publicity material
Publication of publicity materials and texts
Rental of advertising time in film credits
Television and radio advertising services
Advertising in the form of animation
Promotions of goods and services of third parties
Business sponsorship research in relation to football competitions
Compilation of publications for use as web pages on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication devices
Providing space on web sites via the Internet for advertising goods and services
Providing an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Providing online auction services
Compilation of directories for publishing on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication devices
Promotional marketing services
Sport and public relations promotion agency services
Market study services
Marketing research services
Public opinion polling services
Organisation of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Organisation of publicity for commercial exhibitions
Database management services
Compilation of statistics
Services in the field of data collection and of statistical and other information on sports performances
Business management and organisation consultancy
Business consultancy services
Organising of promotional competitions
Providing business information
Publicity of sports events in the domain of football
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to goods of common metal, namely figurines [statuettes] of common metal, identity plates of common metal, keyrings of common metal, trophies of common metal, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to hand tools and implements, optical and audio-visual and magnetic and electrical/electronic apparatus/equipment, medical apparatus/equipment, lighting and heating and cooking and refrigerating and drying and ventilating apparatus/equipment, vehicles and car accessories, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to goods of precious metals, namely pendulums, medallions, pendants, brooches, bracelets, leather bracelets, silicon bracelets (jewellery), pins (jewellery), team and player trading pins (jewellery), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to goods of precious metals, namely tie clips and tie pins, cufflinks, medals, commemorative medals of precious metal, medallions, trophies, statues and sculptures, decorative pins for hats of precious metal, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to goods of precious metals, namely decorative key rings, coins, medals and badges for clothing of precious metal, decorative key holders, jewellery and chronometric instruments, badges and pins, musical instruments, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to luggage and bags and holders, umbrellas, furniture, promotional and display articles, textile goods, clothing and headgear and footwear, ribbons and braids, floor/ground coverings, games and playthings and sporting articles, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to food and food products, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to solvents, paraffin, wax, bitumen and petroleum, fuels, oils, lubricants, transmission fluids, brake fluids, anti-freeze agents, coolants, hydraulic fluids, greases, gasoline, motor gasoline, diesel fuel, fuel gas, flammable gas, bio fuel, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to hubcaps, tires, tire covers, alloys for wheels, sun screens, roof racks, sports racks, seat covers, car covers, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to potato chips, French fries, milk, milk drink products, yoghurt drinks, milk shakes, dairy products, cheese, soya milk (milk substitute), enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to soft drinks, mineral and aerated waters, energy drinks, isotonic drinks, fruit and vegetable drinks and juices, beers, ales, non-alcoholic beer, coffee, tea, cocoa, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to cakes, cookies, crackers, candies, ice cream, confectionery, chocolate confectionery, chocolate, corn chips, mustard, vinegar, sauces (condiments), hamburger sandwiches, cheeseburger sandwiches, sandwiches filled with fish, meat or vegetables, hot dog sandwiches, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Convenience store services in this class including retailing of food and beverage products
Retail services connected with the sale and supply of food and beverages through vending machines
Retail services connected with the sale of food via restaurants, school dining rooms, cafeterias, bakeries, canteens, delicatessen shops, corporate dining rooms, speciality food stores (ice cream and yogurt shops, cafés, biscuit shops)
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to fuel, fuel gas, kerosene, biofuel, oils and engine grease, lubricants and greases, oils and liquids hydraulic transmission, fluids for hydraulic circuits and hydraulic oils, enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Business administration services for the processing of sales made on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication devices
Customer loyalty services and customer club services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Distributing loyalty and encoded member cards which may hold personal user identity data for controlling access to sports stadiums, archiving of data in a central database, namely for still and moving images
Retail store services featuring virtual goods, namely, footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, trophies, toys and accessories for use online
Providing a website featuring an online marketplace for selling and trading virtual goods with other users
Organizing and conducting events, exhibitions, expositions and conferences for commercial purposes in the interactive entertainment, virtual reality, consumer electronics and video game entertainment industries
Online retail store services featuring virtual reality and augmented reality hardware and software
Online retail store services featuring virtual reality content and digital media, namely, pre-recorded music, video, images, text, audiovisual works and virtual and augmented reality game software
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to paper and cardboard goods, namely, money clips for holding bank notes, table cloths of paper, napkins of paper, shopping bags, bags of paper, folded cardboard boxes, gift wrap, paper coasters, placemats and table sets, garbage bags of paper, food wrappers, paper towels, make-up removing towelettes made of paper, boxed tissues, paper handkerchiefs, themed pads of paper, archiving boxes, lithographies, paintings (framed or unframed), painting pads, luminous paper, crepe paper, tissue paper, heat transfer paper, heat sensitive paper, schedules (for recording results), airline tickets and boarding passes, debit cards made of paper or cardboard, credit cards (not encoded) made of paper or cardboard, luggage tags, lanyards of paper for ID cards, non-magnetic credit cards enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to printed matter and stationery, namely, invitation cards, greeting cards, labels of paper or cardboard, stationery and school supplies (except equipment), magnetic boards (stationery), typewriting machines, typewriting, copying, and writing paper (stationery articles), envelopes, blocks of paper, notebooks, scribble pads, binders, document sleeves, book covers, bookmarks, colouring books, drawing and activity books, adhesive note paper, staples, staplers, flags of paper, pennants of paper, writing instruments, fountain pens, pencils, pens, fountain pen sets, pencil sets, porous-point pens, colouring pens, ball-point pens, broad-tip markers, ink, ink pads, rubber stamps, paint boxes, paint and colouring pencils, chalk, decorations for pencils (stationery articles), printing blocks, magazines, newspapers, books and journals, particularly dealing with athletes or sport events, printed teaching materials, event programs, event albums, photograph albums, autograph books, address books, diaries, personal organisers, roadmaps, entry tickets, cheques, printed timetables, pamphlets and brochures, comic strips, collectable trading cards, sports trading cards, bumper stickers, stickers, sticker albums, calendars, posters, photographs, postcards, postage stamps for collectible purposes, commemorative stamp sheets, advertising signs and banners of paper or cardboard, decals, office requisites (except furniture), correction fluids, rubber erasers, pencil sharpeners, stands for writing implements, paper clips, drawing pins, rulers, adhesive tape for stationery, dispensers for adhesive tape, stencils, clip boards, notepad holders, bookends, seals [stationery], passport holders enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device
Retail services, including online retail services in relation to leather and imitation leather goods, namely leather and imitation leather, leather straps, umbrellas, parasols, sport bags (other than those adapted for products they are designed to contain), sport bags with wheels, leisure bags, sleeping bags, traveling bags, backpacks, tote-bags, schoolbags, belt-bags, handbags, leather bags, ball-shaped bags of leather, beach bags, garment bags for travel, suitcases, straps for suitcases, holdalls, briefcases of leather, document cases, vanity cases (empty), toiletry bags, key cases of leather, cases for business cards, identity card holders, luggage tags of leather, document holders, wallets, purses, cheque holders, pet clothing, collars for pets, animal leashes enabling customers to conveniently view and purchase goods via a retail store or via the Internet or via wireless electronic communication device”.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Communications by telephone and mobile telephones
Electronic communications services by telephone
Communication by radio
Paging by radio
Communications by teleconferencing
Television broadcasting
Radio broadcasting
Press and news agency services
Leasing of telephone sets, facsimile and other communication equipment
Broadcasting of a commercial website on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device
Radio and television programming and broadcasting services provided via satellite, cable or wireless networks
Electronic messaging
Providing access to a blog, chatroom, bulletin board or discussion service
Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users for social-networking
Providing access to web sites containing maps, information about driving directions and the location of businesses
Transmission of messages and images via computer
Providing access to home and office shopping and ordering services via computer, a global computer network and/or interactive communications technologies
Electronic mail services
Providing telecommunications connections to the Internet or databases
Providing access to digital music web sites on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device
Providing access to Internet platforms (also mobile Internet) in the nature of customized web pages featuring user-defined or specified information, personal profiles, audio, video, photographic images, text, graphics and data
Providing access to information on-line from a computer database or from the Internet, related to sports or sporting events
Broadcasting of radio and television programs related to sports and sporting events
Providing connections to computer installations (telecommunications services)
Providing access to a centralized computer and computer databases (IT service)
Providing access to the Internet via a global computer network or via wireless electronic communication device (IT service)
Streaming of video and audio material from the Internet
Video, audio and television streaming services
Providing access to internet search engines
Telecommunication of information (including web pages), computer programs and any other data
Providing access to audio, video, real-time news, entertainment content, or information, to form virtual communities, and to engage in social networking
Telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of virtual reality content and data.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Training
Providing training courses
Entertainment
Entertainment services provided at or relating to sports events
Entertainment services in the form of public viewings of sports events organisation of sporting and cultural events and activities
Organisation of lotteries and competitions
Organisation of sporting competitions and events in the field of football
Providing sports facilities
Fun park services
Health and fitness club services
Rental services for audio and video equipment
Production, presentation, publication and/or rental of films, sound and video recordings
Publication and/or rental of interactive educational and entertainment products, namely films, books, compact discs, DVDs, mini-discs, CD-ROMs
Publication of statistics and other information on sports performances
Radio and television reporting of sporting events
Production and editing services for radio and television programmes
Photography services
Photography, audio and videotaping production services
Production of animated movies
Production of animated television programs
Seat booking services for entertainment and sporting events
Ticket reservation services for entertainment and sporting events
Sports ticket agency services
Timing of sports events
Recording of sports events
Organisation of beauty contests
Interactive entertainment
Gambling services
Providing of raffle services
Online game services
Providing online entertainment in the nature of game tournaments
Organization of computer game competitions including online game competitions
Information relating to entertainment or education, provided on-line from a computer database or the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device
Electronic games services provided by means of the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device (entertainment)
Publication of books
Publication of electronic books and journals on-line
Entertainment services in the form of chat rooms on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device
Entertainment services in the form of cinema performances
Translation services
Interpreter services
Provision of entertainment infrastructures, namely, VIP lounges and sky boxes both on and off site sports facilities for entertainment purposes
Hospitality services, namely customers reception services in the field of entertainment, including provision of tickets for sporting or entertainment events
Providing online information in the fields of sports or sports events from a computer database or the Internet
Tickets reservation for sporting events
Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, footballs, art, trophies, toys and accessories for use in virtual environments, virtual reality games, interactive video game
Entertainment, and virtual reality content and experiences provided via the internet and other communications networks
Arranging and conducting of competitions for encouraging use and development of interactive electronic games entertainment, virtual reality games, augmented reality games, consumer electronics for gaming, and video game entertainment software and hardware.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Leasing of computer hardware and computer software
Computer consulting services
Data processing (programming)
Computer software design services
Creation, design, compilation and maintenance of websites or sites on wireless electronic communication device
Installation and maintenance of computer software
Creation and maintenance of wireless electronic communication networks
Compilation of web sites in computer networks (particularly the Internet) or on wireless electronic communication
Introduction of websites on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication
Hosting of websites on the Internet or on wireless electronic communication device
Providing computer programs
Providing search engines for the Internet
Providing non-downloadable software to enable users to create and share text, documents, images, photos, videos, maps and roadmaps
Development of computer services, namely, creating virtual communities for users to organize groups and events, participate in discussions, and engage in social, business and community networking
Hosting web sites on the Internet allowing others to organize and conduct meetings, events and interactive discussions via communication networks
Application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting computer software applications of others
Development of computer software application solutions
Cloud computing services
Design and development of operating software for accessing and using a cloud computing network
Providing software to enable or facilitate the uploading, downloading, streaming, posting, displaying, blogging, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information over communication networks
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for social networking, creating a virtual community, and transmission of audio, video, photographic images, texts, graphics and data
Providing of software through a web site featuring a technology that enables online users to create personal profiles featuring social networking information and to transfer and share such information among multiple websites
Exploration services to locate oil and gas
Geological exploration services
Analyses services for exploiting oilfields
Research, development, analysis, advisory, consultancy and design services related to technology in the oil and petroleum industry
Technical consulting, design and planning, of photovoltaic installations
Technical consulting, design and planning of wind installations
Research, development, analysis, advisory and consultancy services in relation to electronic control units for monitoring solar electric and/or wind power systems
Design of energy and power systems
Analysis relating to energy and power needs of others
Development of energy and power management systems
Technical project studies and professional consultancy services relating to power and energy needs of others
Design services for power plants, security services for protection against unauthorised access to networks
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software that gives users the ability to upload, modify and share virtual reality content, augmented reality content, mixed reality content, information, experiences and data
Hosting of digital content on the internet
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for providing a virtual marketplace
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software for electronically exchanging currency for digital currency, virtual currency, cryptocurrency, digital and blockchain assets, digitized assets, digital tokens, crypto tokens and utility tokens.