The trademark AKC was filed by The American Kennel Club Incorporated, a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 19, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 19, 2023 by AQUARIUS COSMETIC, S.L.U. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by J.D. NUÑEZ PATENTES Y MARCAS, 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, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 27, 2022.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Non-medicated grooming preparations for dogs
Carpet cleaners
Odor removers for pets
Grooming and cleansing wipes.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Repellent for pets
Vitamins for pets
Vitamin, mineral and dietary health supplements for pets
Disposable housebreaking pads for pets
Absorbent diapers of cellulose for pets
Absorbent diapers of paper for pets.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable image files containing artwork authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable multimedia file containing artwork and text relating to dogs authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Hand grips, stands, and mounts adapted for handheld electronic devices, namely, smartphones and tablet computers.
The mark was filed in class 10 with DNA test kit.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Books
Plastic bags for disposing of pet waste
Pet waste removal products (pee pads).
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitations of leather
Pet apparel
Pet clothing
Garments for pets
Coats for pets
Covers for pets
Collars for pets
Electronic pet collars
Harnesses for pets
Leads for pets
Leashes for pets
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Beds for pets
Grooming tables for pets
Carriers for pets
Kennels for pets
Pet houses
Playhouses for pets
Cushions for pets
Dispensers for dog waste bags, not of metal
Chairs
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Mugs
Lunch bags, not of paper
Thermal tumblers
Travel mugs
Drinking glasses.
The mark was filed in class 24 with Felt pennants, cloth pennants, pennants of textile and blankets for pets..
The mark was filed in class 25 with Clothing, footwear and headgear.
The mark was filed in class 26 with Embroidered patches for clothing and cloth patches for clothing..
The mark was filed in class 27 with Feeding mats for pets.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Toys, games and playthings
Toys, games and playthings for pets
Imitation bones being playthings for pets
Balls being toys for pets
Pet agility products
Parts and accessories for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Beverages for pets
Pet food
Biscuits for pets
Pet treats.
The mark was filed in class 35 with General association services, namely, maintaining official stud books and registration records in the field of purebred dogs, promoting the interests of responsible dog ownership, care, training, and breeding delivered via printed matter, global electronic computer networks and other means customary to the trade and Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital art image authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)..
The mark was filed in class 38 with Broadcasting of dog-related programs, videos and audio content via television and over the internet.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Library services, namely, maintaining a library of books, magazines and periodicals about dogs and of canine related artwork
Dog shows and performance events, namely, supervising purebred dogs and persons at dog shows and performance events and issuing title certificates
Entertainment services, namely, the provision and production of dog-related programs, segments and shows provided through the Internet and streaming platforms
Entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable videos and television programs featuring dog-related content via a video-on-demand service
Organization of dog shows, namely registration of handlers for dog shows and for dog sports
And awarding title certificates and ribbons for dogs which have won championships.
The mark was filed in class 44 with Provision of information on breeding in the field of purebred dogs.
The mark was filed in class 45 with Inspection of kennels and breeders to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.