The trademark SONAR clothing was filed by Ralf Jessen, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 29, 2023, and received one opposition filed on August 27, 2023 by ADVANCED MUSIC, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ISERN PATENTES Y MARCAS, S.L. and proceedings were handled in French, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 27, 2023
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on February 20, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Cloths for removing make-up
Sew-on tags of textile for clothing
Sleeping bags for babies
Bath linen, except clothing
Banners of textile or plastic, Cotton fabrics
Bed blankets
Bed valances
Sheets [textile]
Bed linen
Covers for cushions
Blankets for household pets
Printers' blankets of textile, Shower curtains of textile or plastic
Elastic woven fabrics
Labels of textile
Bunting of textile or plastic
Flags of textile or plastic
Eiderdowns [down coverlets]
Filtering materials of textile
Felt
Flannel [fabric]
Frieze [cloth]
Linings [textile]
Curtains of textile or plastic
Fabrics for textile use
Hemp fabric
Linens
Household textile articles
Printed calico cloth
Ticks [mattress covers]
Pillow shams
Pillowcases
Rayon fabric
Fabric of imitation animal skins
Mattress covers
Cot bumpers [bed linen]
Picnic blankets
Place mats of textile
Travelling rugs [lap robes]
Velvet
Sleeping bags
Sleeping bag liners
Silk [cloth]
Adhesive tags of textile for bags
Textile material
Curtains of textile or plastic
Bed covers
Face towels of textile
Towels of textile
Fabrics
Handkerchiefs of textile
Cloth
Sheets [textile]
Diapered linen
Non-woven textile fabrics
Curtains of textile or plastic
Wall hangings of textile
Wall hangings of textile
Lingerie fabric
Traced cloths for embroidery
Woollen cloth
Textiles and textile goods, included in class 24
Bed and table covers, included in class 24
All the aforesaid goods included in class 24, especially, in relation to the following goods: Clothes - articles, For clothing purposes.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Suits
Layettes [clothing]
Bathing suits
Bathing trunks
Bath robes
Bathing caps
Bath slippers
Bath sandals
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Berets
Clothing of imitations of leather
Clothing
Embroidered clothing
Teddies [underclothing]
Boxer shorts
Brassieres
Gowns
Knickers
Knickers
Pocket squares
Espadrilles
Fingerless gloves
Fingerless gloves
Money belts [clothing]
Face coverings [clothing], not for medical or sanitary purposes
Belts [clothing]
Clothing for gymnastics
Gymnastic shoes
Half-boots
Gloves [clothing]
Slippers
Shirt yokes
Shirts
Shirt fronts
Trousers
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Girdles
Hats
Jackets [clothing]
Jerseys [clothing]
Stuff jackets [clothing]
Skull caps
Hoods [clothing]
Dresses
Ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
Ready-made clothing
Headgear
Headscarves
Corsets [underclothing]
Collars [clothing]
Neckties
Ascots
Short-sleeve shirts
Clothing of leather
Leggings [trousers]
Underwear
Detachable collars
Cuffs
Coats
Corselets
Dressing gowns
Muffs [clothing]
Caps being headwear
Cap peaks
Outerclothing
Ear muffs [clothing]
Combinations [clothing]
Slippers
Parkas
Pelerines
Petticoats
Ponchos
Sweaters
Pyjamas
Rash guards
Rainwear
Skirts
Sandals
Scarves
Sashes for wear
Sleepsuits
Sleep masks
Neck tube scarves
Veils [clothing]
Wimples
Lace boots
Shoes
Footwear
Aprons [clothing]
Sweat-absorbent underwear
Sweat-absorbent socks
Sweat-absorbent stockings
Sweat-absorbent underwear
Adhesive bras
Skorts
Underpants
Socks
Sock suspenders
Sportswear incorporating digital sensors
Sports shoes
Boots for sports
Sports jerseys
Sports singlets
Boots
Ankle boots
Headbands [clothing]
Beach clothes
Beach shoes
Knitwear [clothing]
Garters
Stockings
Heelpieces for stockings
Stocking suspenders
Tights
Sweaters
Pockets for clothing
Jumper dresses
Tee-shirts
Leotards
Overcoats
Uniforms
Underwear
Slips [underclothing]
Underwear
Valenki [felted boots]
Warm gloves for touchscreen devices
Underwear
Waterproof clothing
Waistcoats
Hosiery
Clothing, footwear, headgear included in class 25
All the aforesaid goods included in class 25 Specifically, in the following fields: Designs being everyday clothing.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Administrative assistance in responding to calls for tenders
Updating and maintenance of data in computer databases
Updating and maintenance of information in registries
Updating of advertising material
Cost price analysis
Business inquiries
Business management and organization consultancy
Consultancy regarding public relations communication strategies
Consultancy regarding advertising communication strategies
Business management consultancy
Advisory services for business management
Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services
Providing of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of downloadable digital content, Especially, in relation to the following goods: Clothing, Clothing, Footwear, the aforesaid goods authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Provision of commercial and business contact information
Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Providing business information via a web site
Business information
Providing user reviews for commercial or advertising purposes
Providing user rankings for commercial or advertising purposes
Procurement services for others [purchasing goods and services for other businesses]
Professional business consultancy
Business research
Business management of reimbursement programmes for others
Book-keeping
Computerized file management
Data search in computer files for others
Data processing services [office functions]
Import-export agency services
Direct mail advertising
Auctioneering services
Conducting of commercial events
Retail and wholesale services, Online retail services in relation to: textile goods, textile products, Clothing
Development of advertising concepts
Business investigations
Compilation of statistics
Consumer profiling for commercial or marketing purposes
Business efficiency expert services
Preparation of business profitability studies, Economic forecasting
Commercial information agency services
Business management for freelance service providers
Business management of sports people
Commercial or industrial management assistance
Influencer marketing
Interim business management
Business intermediary services relating to the matching of potential private investors with entrepreneurs needing funding
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Layout services for advertising purposes
Lead generation services
Modelling for advertising or sales promotion
Marketing
Market intelligence services
Marketing research
Market studies
Media relations services
Public relations services
Online advertising on a computer network
Organising displays, Arranging of trade fairs, Organisation of fashion shows, For commercial purposes, Than for advertising purposes
Business organization consultancy
Outsourced administrative management for companies
Outsourcing services [business assistance]
Business management assistance
Presentation of goods on communication media, for retail purposes
Price comparison services
Registration of written communications and data
News clipping services
Word processing
Secretarial services
Sponsorship search
Systemization of information into computer databases
Telemarketing services
Transcription of communications [office functions]
Business consultancy services for digital transformation
Corporate communications services
Organization of trade fairs
Dissemination of advertising matter
Writing of publicity texts
Negotiation of business contracts for others
Sales promotion for others
Rental of advertising space
Publicity material rental
Rental of advertising time on communication media
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Business intermediary services relating to the matching of various professionals with clients
Commercial intermediation services
Advertising by mail order
Distribution of samples
Administration of consumer loyalty programs
Administrative processing of purchase orders
Demonstration of goods
Advertising services to create brand identity for others
Promotion of goods through influencers
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Competitive intelligence services
Targeted marketing
Compilation of information into computer databases
Compilation of information directories for business purposes
The aforesaid services included in class 35 in relation to the following fields: textile goods, textile products, Clothing, Textile goods and clothing industry
Including in particular the aforesaid services included in class 35 being for or relating to or in connection with designs being professional business services along the value chain from clothing manufacture to the sale to the end consumer
The aforesaid services included included in class 35, including all being provided online
Including in particular the aforesaid services included in class 35 being rendered in virtual worlds, in particular in the 'metaverse'.