The trademark TAFTIK was filed by UMBERTO CARA', a national of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 22, 2022, and received one opposition filed on December 22, 2022 by GFM GmbH Trademarks on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MAYR KOTSCH Patentanwalt Rechtsanwältin Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued December 22, 2022
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Belts [clothing]
Belts made from imitation leather
Leather belts [clothing]
Belts [clothing]
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Clothing
Headgear.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services, Retail services provided online and Online wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Belts (clothing), Imitation leather belts, Belts made of leather, Belts of textile
Retail services, Retail services provided online and Online wholesale services in relation to the following goods: braces, Footwear, clothing and head gear, Leather, unworked or semi-worked, Leather (imitation)
Retail services, Retail services provided online and Online wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Artificial leather or leather, Panniers, Pocket wallets, purses, Key cases of imitation leather, Back packs, Knapsacks, All purpose sports bags
Retail services, Retail services provided online and Online wholesale services in relation to the following goods: document cases, Briefcases, School bags, Suitcases, athlete bags, Duffle bags, Trolleys (trolley cases)
Retail services, Retail services provided online and Online wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Waist bags, cosmetic bags sold empty, Trunks and travelling bags, Umbrellas, parasols
Online retail store services in relation to the following goods: Virtual goods, That is, Belts (clothing), Imitation leather belts, Belts made of leather, Belts of textile, braces, the aforesaid goods for use in online virtual environments
Online retail store services in relation to the following goods: Virtual goods, That is, Footwear, clothing and head gear, Leather, unworked or semi-worked, Leather (imitation), Artificial leather or leather, the aforesaid goods for use in online virtual environments
Online retail store services in relation to the following goods: Virtual goods, That is, Panniers, Pocket wallets, purses, Key cases of imitation leather, Back packs, Knapsacks, All purpose sports bags, the aforesaid goods for use in online virtual environments
Online retail store services in relation to the following goods: Virtual goods, That is, document cases, Briefcases, School bags, Suitcases, athlete bags, Duffle bags, Trolleys (trolley cases), Waist bags, the aforesaid goods for use in online virtual environments
Online retail store services in relation to the following goods: Virtual goods, That is, cosmetic bags sold empty, Trunks and travelling bags, Umbrellas, parasols, the aforesaid goods for use in online virtual environments
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Business merchandising display services
Sales promotion for others
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network
Administration of loyalty and incentive schemes
Business management consultancy
Marketing
Business management advisory services relating to franchising
Assistance in franchised commercial business management