The trademark BLAST CLUB was filed by BLAST, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 22, 2022, and received one opposition filed on January 30, 2023 by BLAST ApS on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LUNDGRENS ADVOKATPARTNERSELSKAB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 30, 2023
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The application claimed as seniority of the French Republic trademark 4855975 registered on July 28, 2022 and filed on March 24, 2022 which was accepted by the office.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Computer software and computer programs downloadable from or provided via the Internet
Application software
Software application programmes, in relation to the following fields: audiovisual content and media content or Software applications featuring audiovisual and multimedia content
Computer software for telecommunications and communication via local or global communications networks, including wireless, over the Internet, intranets, extranets, television, mobile communications, cellular and satellite-based networks
Computer software and computer hardware apparatus with multimedia and interactive functions
Computer software applications, downloadable
Downloadable applications for use with mobile devices
Mobile applications
Virtual reality software
Virtual reality models
Virtual reality software for telecommunications
Downloadable information software for managing cryptocurrency transactions, Via blockchain technology
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer programs featuring interactive content, in relation to the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, business administration support, Formation, Cryptocurrencies, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual environments
Downloadable games and interactive entertainment software for use with a global computer network, wireless networks and electronic apparatus of all kinds
Downloadable software for access to social networks and interaction with online communities
Downloadable software for access to and streaming multimedia entertainment content
Downloadable software for providing access to an online virtual environment
Downloadable software for the creation, production and modification of digital animated and non-animated characters and designs, avatars, digital chroma keying and skins for access and use in online environments, virtual online environments and extended virtual reality environments
Near field communication tokens
Downloadable mobile applications for access to interactive content, in relation to the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, business administration support, Formation, Cryptocurrencies
Near-field communication tags for interacting with mobile applications, in relation to the following fields: Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, business administration support, Formation, Cryptocurrencies
Accessories for mobile phones
Carriers adapted for phones, laptops, Stands adapted for tablet computers
Bags, covers, cases and protective shells specially adapted for holding or carrying the following goods: Mobile telephones, Computers, tablets and Digital equipment and Digital accessories
Belts, For use with the following goods: Telephone apparatus
Stick computers
USB chargers
Mouse pads
Headsets
Loudspeakers
Computer peripheral devices.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Business management
Business administration
Business management assistance
Consulting, in relation to the following fields: Business management
Business management and organization consultancy, Design, consultancy, development and implementation of commercial, advertising, public relations communication and marketing strategies
Business management and organization consultancy
Consultancy services regarding business strategies
Incubation services, That is Consultancy relating to the establishment and running of businesses
Incubation services, namely, providing work space containing business equipment and other amenities to emerging, start-up and existing companies
Business development services, namely, providing start-up support for businesses of others
Providing office support services
Online business networking services
Business management and organization consultancy
Strategic planning and Business advisory services, in relation to the following fields: Business management assistance and business administration support
Business information
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Marketing
Promotional marketing
Digital marketing
Creation of influencer campaigns
Event marketing
Providing marketing consulting in the field of social media
Marketing management of social media communities
Development and implementation of marketing strategies for others
Media relations services
News clipping services
Market studies
Advisory services relating to sales promotion
Public relations services
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Consultancy relating to advertising sponsorship research
Commercial lobbying services
Assistance to management in commercial enterprises in respect of public relations
Provision of information relating to marketing
Rental of all publicity and marketing presentation materials
Promotional sponsorship
Sponsorship search
Advertising and marketing services provided via communications channels
Promotion services
Promoting the goods and services of others
Consultancy relating to traffic optimisation for websites
Search engine optimisation
Web site traffic optimization
Business intermediary services relating to the matching of various professionals with clients
Matching of service providers with commercial undertakings
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Office functions
Office functions services
Providing of office support staff
Business analysis, research and information services
Rental of office machines and equipment
Rental of typewriters and copying machines
Procurement, for others, in relation to the following goods: Office requisites and Other office amenities
Administrative data processing
Consultancy relating to data processing
Compilation and systematisation of information in databanks
Computerized file management
Secretarial services
Copying services
Billing
Transcription of communications [office functions]
Management and compilation of computerised databases
Arranging newspaper subscriptions for others
Arranging subscriptions to telecommunication services for others
Document reproduction
Employment agency services
Business management for freelance service providers
Arranging and conducting of promotional events
Arranging and conducting of advertising events
Arranging and conducting marketing promotional events for others
Organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Consultancy relating to the organisation of promotional campaigns for business
Organisation of events, exhibitions, trade fairs and shows for commercial, promotional or advertising purposes
Arranging of demonstrations for advertising purposes
Online advertising on a computer network
Distribution of products for advertising purposes
Demonstration of goods
Promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of printed material and promotional contests
Direct mail advertising
Publicity columns preparation
Dissemination of advertising for others
Dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line communications network on the internet
Rental and purchase of advertising time and advertising space on communications media of all kinds
Drafting and publication of publicity texts
Dissemination of advertising matter
Posting and production of advertising matter and commercials
Provision of advertising space
Providing of advertising space on websites for the promotion of goods and services
Rental of advertising matter, space and media (including online on a global computer network, including the internet)
Provision of computerised advertising services
Publication and editing of documents or objects of all kinds for promotional, commercial or advertising purposes
Design of documents or objects of all kinds for promotional, commercial or advertising purposes
Brand creation services
Business assistance relating to corporate identity
Advisory services relating to corporate identity
Commercial intermediation services
Business networking services, That is: Setting up of a service partner and provider network for others Online shops
Web indexing for commercial or advertising purposes
Business networking
Business networking services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial investment
Banking
Investment management
Investment research
Banking
Computerised financial services
Online banking
Provision of financial services by means of a global computer network or the internet
Financial exchange of crypto assets
Electronic transfer of crypto assets
Virtual currency services
Electronic transfer of virtual currencies and Electronic transfer of virtual currencies
Financial exchange of virtual currency
Providing of digital currency for use via global computer network or the internet
Electronic funds transfer
Financial services, namely, providing liquidity services in connection with digital currencies and assets, cryptocurrencies, virtual currency and blockchain-based assets
Financing and funding services, in relation to the following fields: Entrepreneurship and Startups
Payment processing
Financial transaction services
Issuance of credit cards
E-wallet payment services
Financing and funding services
Financial analysis
Mutual funds
Capital investment
Financial consultancy
Financial evaluation [insurance, banking, real estate]
Fund investment services
Endowment fund services
Financial grant services
Financing in the context of sponsorship
Financial consultancy services, financial subsidies and assistance
Arranging, in relation to the following fields: Financing of start-up projects
Raising of funds for financial purposes
Grants and financial aid for start-up projects and entrepreneurs, namely Charitable fund raising
Organisation of fund-raising activities
Financial services for charities
Financing services, Via public interest foundations and patronage services
Charitable grant programmes and charitable services relating to finance
Partnership research in the field of financial sponsorship
Financial consultancy for financial, patronage and charity sponsorship operations
Financing of studies and evaluations in the field of sponsorship
Collection and distribution of donations to associations and commercial enterprises and Collection and distribution of donations to entrepreneurs
Collection, distribution and allocation of funds for works of general interest
Philanthropic services, namely Providing of financial aid, grants, scholarships and financial aid to associations, trading companies, start-ups and entrepreneurs
Real estate services
Real estate services, namely Property leasing [real estate property only] and Rental of apartments
Real estate management
Providing office space
Rental, brokerage, leasing and management of commercial property, offices and office space
Rental of office space
Provision of office space and Rental of temporary office space and rental of shared office spaces
Real estate procurement for others
Renting of flats or Property leasing
Real estate brokerage
Commercial real estate brokerage services
Drawing up of lease agreements
Real estate services, namely Management, ownership and franchising of condominium flats, flats, offices.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Communication via virtual private networks
Providing virtual private network (VPN) services
Virtual chatrooms established via text messaging
Providing virtual facilities for real-time interaction among computer users
Providing access to an online platform
Transmission and dissemination of audiovisual and multimedia content via the internet
Broadcasting of audiovisual and multimedia programmes, Via waves, Via cable, By satellite, By computer terminals or Via a worldwide computer network
Television broadcasting and Video streaming services
Broadcasting and transmission of television programs, Broadcasting and transmission of radio programmes
Data streaming
Streaming of data
Streaming of audio material on the internet
Streaming of video material on the internet
Radio and television broadcasting, also via cable networks
Podcasting
Radio and television broadcasting
Television broadcasting, Broadcasting of multimedia content and Dissemination of audiovisual content For interactive use or not
Television broadcasting and Reruns of television programs, More generally, Broadcasting of multiledia programs and Reruns of multimedia programs, For interactive use or not
Transmission of programmes and selection of television channels
Transmission of information and data, Online or offline, Using data processing systems, Computer networks, Including via the internet
Teleconferencing services
Communications by radio, telegrams or television, or by remote broadcasting
Broadcasting of programmes by satellite, by cable, by computer network (in particular via the Internet), by radio networks, by radio-telephone networks and by radio link
Broadcasting of audio, audiovisual, cinematographic or multimedia programmes, text and/or still or moving images and/or sound, whether musical or not, ringtones, whether or not for interactive purposes
Message sending, namely Sending and sharing of comments
Communications (transmission) on open (Internet) or closed (intranet) global computer networks
Online downloading of films and other audio and audiovisual programmes
Live or on-demand transmission of video sequences
Transmission of sound and vision via satellite or interactive multimedia networks
Providing connections to telecommunications services, to Internet and database services
Online transmission of electronic publications
Broadcasting of audio, video and multimedia content (streaming or otherwise), in particular by computer, radio, television, cable, fibre and satellite networks
Providing of discussion forums on the internet and/or online forums
Rental of access time to telecommunication networks
Electronic exchange of voice, data, audio, video, text and graphics accessible via computer and telecommunication networks
Providing access to a computer network
Telecommunications via television, Telecommunications by means of mobile telephones, Telecommunication services, Via tablet computers, Telecommunication services Via smartphones and other portable computers or communications devices
Transmission and broadcasting of video programmes on demand
Video-on-demand transmission services
All the aforesaid services, in relation to the following fields: Investment club.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Training
Teaching
Coaching [training]
Practical training [demonstration]
Training, in relation to the following fields: Entrepreneurship, startups, crypto currency
Strategic planning training services, in relation to the following fields: Communications, Advertising, Promotion, Marketing and Affairs
Organisation of training courses and workshops (professional workshops)
Development of training material
Entertainment services
Provision of radio and television entertainment services
Production of podcasts
Production of entertainment programs
Creation [writing] of podcasts
Creation [writing] of educational content for podcasts
Production of films, programmes and broadcasts
Videotaping
Videotape production
News reporters services
News reporters services
Photography
Arranging events (entertainment)
Arranging and conducting of colloquiums, Arranging and conducting of conferences, Arranging and conducting of exhibitions, Organisation and conducting competitions, Arranging and conducting trade fairs, Arranging and conducting of workshops [training] and Arranging and conducting events for entertainment and education purposes
Organization of competitions [education or entertainment]
Organising and conducting award ceremonies
Organisation and conduct of games and competitions
Organisation of recreational activities
Organising events for cultural purposes, Organisation of ceremonial events, Organisation of galas, Organising of entertainment
Arranging of events, For cultural or educational purposes, Event coordination, For cultural or educational purposes and Organisation of events for cultural or educational purposes
Party planning [entertainment]
Conference services
Organisation of artistic competitions and Organising artistic competitions
Information and advice In the field of events For cultural or educational purposes
Conducting of cultural events
Art exhibition services
Organisation and conducting of cultural and Arranging and conducting of artistic events
Providing facilities for entertainment
Provision of entertainment facilities
Sporting and cultural activities
Production and post-production of audio, video and cinematographic works
Supervision of audio and video recording process
Video tape editing and film production
Entertainment services, namely: photo sharing and Provision of video
Publishing services
Micropublishing
Editorial consultancy
Publication of books
Publication of texts, other than publicity texts, illustrations, books, journals, newspapers, periodicals, magazines and catalogues
Writing and publishing of texts, other than publicity texts
Publishing and publication of books and texts (except publicity texts)
Providing online videos, not downloadable
Providing online electronic publications, not downloadable
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Online publication of electronic books and journals
Publication of computer software
Writing services for blogs
Providing games
Arranging of games
Virtual reality service, For entertainment purposes, Via interactive website
Entertainment services, namely Providing online of virtual non-downloadable goods and services, namely interactive content, in relation to the following fields: Entrepreneurship, startups, Support in business administration, Training, crypto currency, All the aforesaid goods being for use in virtual environments
Virtual reality and interactive games accessible online, via a global computer network, Via wireless networks and Via electronic apparatus of all kinds, For entertainment purposes
Entertainment services, namely Services providing virtual environments in which users may interact for educational, training, leisure or entertainment purposes
Entertainment services, namely Services providing an online environment enabling streaming of entertainment content and live broadcasting of entertainment events
Entertainment services, in relation to the following fields: Arranging, installation and setting up of virtual shows and social entertainment events
All the aforesaid services in relation to the following fields: Investment club.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Graphic design
Consultancy in the field of design
Design, creation, hosting and maintenance of websites for others
Consultancy relating to the design of homepages and websites
Providing information on computer technology and programming via a web site
Software design and development
Design and development of virtual reality software
Technical research
Information technology [IT] consultancy
Graphic arts design
Styling [industrial design]
Graphic arts design
Dress designing, Packaging design
Creating and maintaining web sites for others
Research and development (for others)
Computer project management services
Conducting technical project studies
Operating search engines
Design of logos, trademarks and packaging
Technical consultancy and studies.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Providing of meeting rooms
Providing of co-working spaces
Providing of business meeting facilities
Rental of meeting rooms
Providing meeting spaces
Providing of temporary office spaces
Reception services for temporary accommodation, namely: Management of arrivals and departures, Temporary accommodation
Rental of temporary accommodation
Providing of temporary accommodation
Rental of office furniture
Providing of business meeting facilities and Providing of business event facilities
Provision of food and drink
Food and drink catering
Restaurants, bar and cocktail lounge services
Food and drink catering.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Online social networking services
Legal services
Legal research
Consultancy and information in the legal or judicial fields
Legal assistance, in relation to the following fields: Setting up start-ups
Legal assistance for businesses and individuals
Legal and court assistance
Providing information relating to legal affairs
Legal auditing services
Mediation
Legal services relating to business
Paralegal services
Legal assistance in setting up associations (not relating to business)
Legal advice
Information, consultancy and assistance in the conducting of legal projects