The trademark BIGB Gaming was filed by BIGB GAMING S.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Belgium (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 15, 2022, and received one opposition filed on December 14, 2022 by BIGBEN INTERACTIVE on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Chaminade, Maxime and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 14, 2022
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003185193 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 29, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Games software
Data processing software for information relating to games and sports information
Computer programs, downloadable
Data recording systems
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Recording substrates [magnetic]
Phonograph records
Coin-operated mechanisms
Discs, cassettes and floppy discs containing programs, in particular for computer games
Magnetic cards, chip cards, electronic cards
CD-ROMs, cards for electronic games
Interactive games terminals
Prepaid smart bank cards, including cash cards
Magnetic prepaid bank cards without chip, including cash cards
Data communication servers
Games programs for controlling games and bets
Computer programs for paying players online
Website development software
Computer software for creating dynamic websites
Telecommunications terminals and multimedia terminals relating to games, sports betting and sports news
Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games machines, prepaid and token-operated games machines
Electronic game apparatus for use online or offline
Electronic table game apparatus with optical display screens
Video game consoles
Hand-held game consoles
Electronic apparatus enabling the consultation, completion and validation of forms and grids for forecasts, bets, games and competitions
Terminals for games, bets and forecasts
None of the hereabove products are dedicated to children.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Real estate marketing
Operation of businesses [for others]
Clerical services
Business administration
Business administration assistance
Office administration services [for others]
Direct mail advertising
Business inquiries, Market research
Organisation of trade fairs, shows and exhibitions Amongst others in relation to the following fields: Real estate affairs, Gaming and lotteries, and for commercial or advertising purposes
Business organisation assistance for protection and representation of business interests of enterprises before public authorities, professional and international organisations, and to the general public
Online advertising on a computer network
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Publication of advertising literature
Rental of advertising space
Rental of sales stands
Dissemination of advertising matter
Public relations services
Retailing, in relation to the following goods: Foodstuffs and Alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services, in relation to the following goods: Foodstuffs and drink items.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial management
Financial analysis
Real estate investment
Financial investment
Capital investment
Investment research
Investment brokerage
Capital investment brokerage
Investment analysis
Industrial investment
Administration of fund investment
Administration of capital investment services
Real estate services related to management of property investments
Financial consultancy relating to real estate investment
Trust management
Financial management of holding companies
Corporate holding of share capital services
Investment management
Monitoring of investment funds
Capital fund investment
Administration of investment funds
Investment of funds for others
Capital investment brokerage
Fund investment consultation
Real estate management
Valuation of property
Planning (estate -) [financial]
Real estate consultancy
Real estate time-sharing
Property leasing [real estate property only]
Valuation of property
Commercial real estate agency services
Real estate brokerage
Real estate affairs
Real estate management services relating to industrial premises
Real estate management services relating to residential buildings
Real estate management services relating to building complexes
Real estate management services relating to commercial buildings
Real estate management services relating to housing estates
Real estate management services relating to shopping malls
Real estate agency services for the leasing of land
Real estate management services relating to entertainment venues
Real estate management services relating to office premises
Real estate agency services relating to the purchase and sale of buildings
Investigation of real estate affairs and Investment funds.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment services
Providing casino facilities [gambling]
Clubs (entertainment)
Providing amusement arcade services
Operation of virtual game rooms
Game services provided online from a computer network
Gambling services
Leisure services
Organization of lotteries
Game services provided online from a computer network, namely Online betting and forecasting
Practical training [demonstration], in relation to the following fields: Games available on-line
Information relating to games and game rules, rental of game equipment for casinos and amusement arcades
Rental of game machines and apparatus
Rental of slot machines [gaming machines]
Rental of arcade video game machines
Leasing of gaming machines for gambling.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Web site development services for others
Development, In connection with the following goods: games, gaming devises
Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for web site development
Planning, design, development and maintenance of online websites for third parties
Programming of software for website development
Design and development of software for website development.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods: