The trademark SPORTEQUIPE was filed by DR Automobiles S.r.l., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 5, 2023, and received one opposition filed on September 5, 2023 by L'EQUIPE on Unfair advantage /detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by CABINET BEAU DE LOMENIE and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued September 5, 2023
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 3 with following description of goods:
Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations
Wiping cloth impregnated with a cleaning preparation for cleaning eye glasses
Eyeglass wipes impregnated with a detergent
Polishing preparations
Glass cleaning preparations
Cloths impregnated with a detergent for cleaning
Furbishing preparations
Oils for cleaning purposes
Glass cleaning preparations
Abrasive preparations for polishing
Impregnated cloths for polishing
Prepared wax for polishing
Polishing preparations
Furbishing preparations
Polishing preparations
Polishing wax
Polishing powders
Polishing paper
Shining preparations [polish]
Polishing creams
Grease-removing preparations
Perfumes
Liquid perfumes
Air fragrancing preparations
Room perfumes in spray form
Oils for perfumes and scents
Car shampoos
Automobile polishes
Automobile polishes
Fragrances for automobiles
Detergents for automobiles
Automobile cleaners
Carnauba wax for automotive use
Car wax with a paint sealant
Shampoos for vehicles
Vehicle cleaning preparations
Abrasive preparations for vehicle care
Vehicle tyre polish
Whitewall cleaners
Degreasers for cleaning purposes
Cleaning preparations
Wipes incorporating cleaning preparations
Windscreen cleaning preparations
Chrome cleaners
Glass cleaning preparations
Cleaning compositions for spot removal
Anti-smear agents for cleaning purposes
Skin moisturisers
Skin cleansing cream
Skin whitening preparations
Non-medicated creams
Soap
Soaps in liquid form
Scented soaps
Soaps and gels
Soap for brightening textile
Cleaning preparations for leather
Fragrance refills for non-electric room fragrance dispensers
Household fragrances
Room scenting sprays
Room fragrancing preparations
Skin care preparations
Cosmetics
Sun bronzers
Suntan lotion [cosmetics]
Natural cosmetics
Moisturising creams
After sun creams
Suntan creams
Washing creams
Cosmetic creams
Aftershave creams
Hair creams
Make-up
Body cleaning and beauty care preparations
Beauty lotions
Non-medicated beauty preparations
Beauty preparations for the hair.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable digital files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs]
Security tokens [encryption devices]
Software
Applications software
Computers and computer hardware
Software
Software for smartphones
Electronic platforms
Computer application software for mobile phones, portable media players, and handheld computers, namely, software for sending digital photos, videos, images, and text to others via the global computer network
Computer hardware, firmware and peripherals
Software applications for use in connection with mobile phones, portable media players, and other handheld computers or communications devices
Software games for mobile devices
Mobile telephones, pagers and personal communications devices
Mobile apps
Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of information
Blank magnetic data carriers
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Digital recording media
Optical recording media
Electronic magnetic recording media
Apparatus for recording data
Optical data carriers bearing recorded software
Sound and picture recording apparatus
Electronic publications, downloadable
Electronic publications, downloadable
Instruction manuals in electronic form
Podcasts and webcasts
Digital content delivered via the internet
Computer databases
Information, codes, text, software and other media or multimedia, all downloadable from a computer network or the internet
Mouse pads
Computer screensaver software
Flash-memory sticks
Flask drives
Computer software applications, downloadable
Software and applications for mobile devices
Downloadable applications for use with mobile devices
Downloadable mobile applications for the transmission of data
Sound and picture recording apparatus
DVDs
DVD players
DVD players
DVD cases
USB flash drives [not pre-recorded]
Credit card-style USB flash drives
Apparatus for the reproduction of images
Apparatus for the transmission of images
Apparatus for the processing of images
Apparatus for recording images
Software for processing images, graphics and text
Playing devices for sound and image carriers
Recording devices for sound and image carriers
Image capturing and developing devices
Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images
Computer software for creating and editing music and sounds
Computer hardware for telecommunications
Computer hardware
Computer hardware
Data communications hardware
Communications servers [computer hardware]
Mounting racks for telecommunications hardware
Applications for smartphones, magnetic and digital media
Video cassettes, Compact discs [read-only memory], DVDs, sound books, Compact discs and Computer floppy disks in relation to the following fields: Educational and religious topics
On-line and off-line electronic publications downloadable from databases or the Internet
Electronic books and publications
Magazines, bulletins, brochures, publications and other printed matter downloadable via the Internet, intranets or mail servers
Computer programs for use on the Internet and on a global network
Downloadable computer software in the form of applications for electronic apparatus and portable telephones
Computer software for creating, processing and integrating texts, audio, graphics, photographs and moving images in multimedia applications and content
Apparatus for reading electronic publications
Media content
Media and publishing software
Fire extinguishing apparatus
Sunglasses
Sports glasses
Prescription eyeglasses
Goggles
Swim goggles
Spectacle cases
Spectacle cords
Spectacle chains
Spectacles
Spectacle lenses
Covers for glasses
Spectacle frames
Children's eye glasses
Parts for spectacles
Goggles
Security software
Luminous safety beacons
Safety signals [luminous]
Flashing safety lights
Reflective safety vests
Security control apparatus
Personal security alarms
Protective and safety equipment
Photocells for use with security lighting
Life jackets
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
High-visibility safety clothing
Airbags for safety purposes for fall protection
Integrated electronic safety systems for land vehicles
Safety gloves for protection against accident or injury
Safety apparatus [for the prevention of accident or injury]
Safety clothing for protection against accident or injury
Goggles
Helmets for motorcyclists
Visors for helmets
Headgear being protective helmets
Drivers helmets
Protective helmets for motorists
Protective helmets for motor cyclists
Protective face-shields for protective helmets
Cameras for vehicles
Displays for vehicles
Vehicle radios
Electronic keys for vehicles
Warning lamps for vehicles
Sound alarms, other than for vehicles
Speed checking apparatus for vehicles
Rearview cameras for vehicles
Communications apparatus for vehicles
Display panels for vehicles
Parking sensors for vehicles
Vehicle simulation software
Vehicle tracking apparatus
Computerized vehicle engine analyzers
Vehicle control software
Computer programs to operate vehicles
Multi-camera systems for vehicles
Vehicle tracking systems
Computer software to operate vehicles
Speed measuring apparatus for vehicles
Multimedia navigation systems for vehicles
Artificial intelligence software for vehicles
Video recording apparatus for vehicles
Vehicle breakdown warning lamps
Electric batteries for powering electric vehicles
Remote controls for operating vehicle alarms
Temperature regulators for vehicle engines
Vehicle control assistance software
Vehicle speed control systems
Apparatus for testing vehicle transmissions
Oil level indicators for vehicles
Fuel level indicators for vehicles
Head-up display apparatus for vehicles
Computer systems for automated vehicle control
Cruise controls for motor vehicles
Simulators for simulating the operation of land vehicles
Navigation apparatus for vehicles [on-board computers]
Vehicle wheel alignment machines
Computer applications for automatic vehicle driving control
Autonomous driving control systems for vehicles
Computer applications for vehicle navigation apparatus
Emergency light bars for vehicles
Artificial intelligence software for driverless cars
Computer applications for automated vehicle parking control
Simulators for the steering and control of vehicles
Temperature control apparatus [thermostats] for vehicles
Tire balancing machines for land vehicles
Battery charging devices for motor vehicles
Control devices for vehicle navigation apparatus
Vehicle navigation systems featuring interactive displays
Computer programs for use in autonomous control of vehicles
Computer programs for use in the autonomous navigation of vehicles
Vehicle speed control apparatus and instruments
Remote control apparatus for starting vehicles
Image processing software for in-vehicle cameras
Integrated electronic driver assistance systems for land vehicles
Remote control apparatus for opening and closing vehicle doors
On-board electronic systems in land vehicles for providing driving assistance
Computers for autonomous-driving vehicles
Software for electronic driving assistance systems
Hardware for electronic driving assistance systems
Recorded computer software for safe car driving
On board electronic systems for providing driving assistance
Vehicle automatic driving control devices
Driver assistance systems for motor vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Electric vehicles
Hybrid vehicles
Apparatus for locomotion by land
Apparatus for locomotion by air
Apparatus for locomotion by water
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Parts and fittings for land vehicles
Parts and fittings for air and space vehicles
Parts and fittings for water vehicles
Automobiles and structural parts therefor
Structural parts for aircraft
Structural parts for boats
Automobiles and structural parts therefor
Cars
Automotive vehicles
Sports cars
Motor racing cars
Automotive vehicles
Robotic cars
Hybrid cars
Robotic cars
Upholstery for automobiles
Automobile chassis
Hardtops [roofs] for vehicles
Automobile bodies
Coachwork for motor vehicles
Automobile engines
Car tidies
Horns for motor cars
Windscreen wipers for motor cars
Automobile tyres
Steering wheels for vehicles
Car seats
Automobile roof racks
Anti-theft devices for vehicles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Automobile wheels
Automobile engines
Car transporters
Bumpers for automobiles
Shock absorbers for automobiles
Automobile tyres
Windscreens for motor cars
Electric motors for motor cars
Rear car windows
Spoilers for automotive vehicles
Car seats
Automobile roof containers
Alarm systems for cars
Head-rests for car seats
Wheel rims [for automobiles]
Wheel rims [for automobiles]
Automobile door handles
Car seat tidies
Direction signals for automobiles
Air pumps for automobiles
Suspension systems for automobiles
Safety seats for vehicles
Brake pads for automobiles
Interior trim parts of automobiles
Automatic gearboxes for motor cars
Pet booster seats for automobiles
Automobile chains [anti-skid for wheels]
Gear shifts for automobiles
Air bags [safety devices for automobiles]
Seat covers [shaped] for use in automobiles
Trailers [vehicles]
Anti-theft alarms for vehicles
Anti-theft locks for use on automobile steering wheels
Steering wheel spinners for automobiles
Horns for vehicles
Anti-theft devices for automobiles
Drones
Sun visors for automobiles
Doors for vehicles
Vehicle seats
Head-rests for vehicle seats
Anti-dazzle devices for vehicles
Brake calipers for vehicles
Spray prevention flaps for vehicles
Vehicle door panels
Clutches for land vehicles
Covers for vehicle steering wheels
Transmission shafts for land vehicles
Security harness for vehicle seats
Transmission belts for land vehicles
Reversing alarms for vehicles
Fuel tanks for vehicles
Mirrors for vehicles
Steering wheels [vehicle parts]
Suspension systems for land vehicles
Child booster cushions for vehicle seats
Child restraints for vehicle seats
Safety seats for children, for vehicles
Sun-blinds adapted for automobiles
Axles for vehicles
Spare wheel covers
Hub caps
Brake linings for land vehicles
Propulsion mechanisms for land vehicles
Transmission mechanisms for land vehicles
Air pumps [vehicle accessories]
Rearview mirrors.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Jewellery
Paste jewellery
Cases for jewellery
Jewel cases
Gold jewellery, Paste jewellery, Paste jewellery
Cabochons
Jewellery made of precious metals
Jewellery fashioned from non-precious metals
Necklaces [jewellery]
Precious and non-precious chains for necklaces
Bracelets
Earrings
Rings [jewellery]
Cuff links and cufflink cases
Precious stones
Precious metals
Bracelets (jewellery)
Pins [jewellery]
Jewellery charms
Charms
Chain bracelets
Fasteners for bracelets and necklaces
Tie clips (jewellery)
Gold jewellery
Paste jewellery
Clocks
Jewellery
Enamelled jewellery
Cloisonné jewellery
Chronographs [watches]
Watch chains
Watch chains
Watch crowns
Watch glasses
Watch glasses
Horological and chronometric instruments
Cases for watches
Watches
Wristwatches
Chronographs [watches]
Chronometers
Control clocks [master clocks]
Atomic clocks
Clocks and watches, electric
Stopwatches
Mechanical watches
Automatic watches
Quartz watches
Electronic alarm clocks
Mechanical alarm clocks
Quartz alarm clocks of all kinds and all of their parts and accessories (included in this class)
Clocks, chronoscopes
Precious metals and their alloys
Jewellery
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Semi-precious stones
Spinel [precious stones]
Watch bands
Imitation leather key chains
Key rings of leather.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitation leather
Leather and imitations of leather
Rucksacks
Daypacks
Rucksacks, travel bags
Bags
Handbags
Sling bags
Sports packs
School knapsacks
Book bags, Bags for sports, Bumbags, Wallets and handbags
Business card cases
Business card holders in the nature of wallets and card cases
Card wallets [leatherware]
Credit-card holders
Credit card cases and holders
Imitation leather
Key bags
Key cases
Key cases
Key cases of leather or imitation leather
Leather and imitation leather bags
Leather bags and wallets
Leather bags, suitcases and wallets
Attache cases made of leather
Key cases made of leather
Credit card holders made of leather
Leather credit card wallets
Handbags made of leather
Leather purses
Leather straps
Luggage tags
Name card cases
Pouches for holding keys
Pouches made from imitation leather
Small purses
Travelling bags
Pocket wallets
Wallets and wallet inserts
Wallets including card holders
Wallets made of leather or other materials
Suitcases
Suitcases
Attaché cases
Briefcases [leather goods]
Attaché cases
Handbags
Travel baggage
Card cases of leather
Leather credit card holders
File folders made of leather
Make-up bags, not fitted
Bags for sports
Athletics bags
Evening bags and shoulder bags for women
Shopping bags
School book bags
Travel garment covers
Shoe carriers for travel
Beach bags
Nappy bags
Baby carriers worn on the body
Travelling cases
Canvas bags
Overnight bags
Trolleys
School bags
Formal handbags
Leather
Chests and boxes of leather
Briefcases [leather goods]
Straps made of leather
Umbrellas
Leather leashes
Purses
Card wallets [leatherware]
Purses
Credit-card holders
Cosmetic purses
Cosmetic purses
Cosmetic cases sold empty
Cosmetic cases sold empty
Cosmetic bags sold empty
Make-up boxes
Make-up bags sold empty
Pouches for holding make-up, keys and other personal items
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers
Vanity cases (not fitted).
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Clothing for men, women, and children
Dresses
Evening wear
Coats
Leather dresses
Shirts
Skirts
Tops [clothing]
Raincoats
Overcoats
Waist belts
Shoulder straps for clothing
Blouses
Dresses
Tailleurs
Jackets [clothing]
Cagoules
Shawls
Trousers
Overcoats
Denim jeans
Cloaks
Parkas
Undershirts
Cardigans
Dressing gowns
Swimwear
Bathing suits
Dressing gowns
Shawls
Cravats
Neck ties
Sweat shirts
Maillots [hosiery]
Polo shirts
Trousers shorts
Jerseys [clothing]
Sweaters
Underwear
Nighties
Pyjamas
Stockings
Socks
Ladies socks
Vest tops
Corsets [underclothing]
Suspenders for stockings
Boxer shorts
Brassieres
Knitted underwear
Slips [underclothing]
Hats
Berets
Visors [headwear]
Ready-made linings [parts of clothing]
Gloves [clothing]
Scarves
Stoles
Down jackets
Tracksuits
Fingerless gloves
Linens
Nightwear
Teddies [underclothing]
Nightwear
Men's socks
Socks and stockings
Tights
Foulards [clothing articles]
Bandanas [neckerchiefs]
Shawls and headscarves
Lounging robes
Nighties
Nightwear
Warm-up jackets
Sports jackets
Sleeveless jackets
Parkas
Coats, trousers and waistcoats for men and women
Ski jackets
Neck scarves [mufflers]
Mufflers [clothing]
Ski trousers
Ski hats
Snow suits
Ski boots
Ski gloves
Sportswear
Mountaineering boots
Footwear
Shoes
Boots
Sandals
Slippers
Deck shoes
Belts [clothing]
Slippers
Overshoes
Galoshes
Clogs
Soles for footwear
Footwear uppers
Half-boots
Espadrilles
Bath sandals.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Publicity and sales promotion services
Promotional marketing
Distribution of promotional matter
Distribution of advertising, marketing and promotional material
Distribution of flyers, brochures, printed matter and samples for advertising purposes
Advertising
Advertising
Magazine advertising
Marketing
Targeted marketing
Digital marketing
Advertising and marketing
Product marketing
Wholesale services in relation to vehicles
Retail services in relation to vehicles
Advertising services relating to the sale of motor vehicles
Advertising services relating to the motor vehicle industry
Vehicular registration and title transfer
Business advisory services relating to franchising of a motor dealership
Automobile registration services
Advertising services relating to the sale of motor vehicles
Business management of car parking facilities
Wholesale services relating to automobile parts
Retail services relating to automobile accessories
Wholesale services relating to automobile accessories
Advertising automobiles for sale by means of the Internet
Retail services relating to automobile parts
Retail services in relation to car accessories
Providing information via the Internet relating to the sale of automobiles
Conducting trade shows in the field of automobiles
Provision of commercial information
Business appraisals
Trade promotional services
Business analysis of markets
Preparing business reports
Provision of business data
Preparation of business surveys
Organization of trade fairs
Trade show and exhibition services
Promotion of fairs for trade purposes
Trade show and commercial exhibition services
Conducting virtual trade show exhibitions online
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Insurance underwriting
Insurance information
Insurance underwriting
Automobile lease-purchase financing
Financing relating to automobiles
Appraisal of used automobiles
Insurance services relating to motor vehicles
Auto loan brokerage services
Auto financing services
Loss adjustment
Insurance underwriting and appraisals and assessment for insurance purposes
Appraisals for insurance purposes
Accident insurance underwriting
Accident insurance underwriting
Automobile accident insurance underwriting
Financial guarantee services for the reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of vehicle accident
Financial guarantee services for the reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of vehicle accident or breakdown
Hire-purchase financing
Hire-purchase financing
Loan and credit, and lease-finance services
Secured loans to fund the provision of contract hire of motor vehicles
Insurance services relating to motor vehicles
Provision of vehicle warranties
Lease purchase financing of vehicles
Warranty services for road vehicles
Financial services relating to the maintenance of vehicles
Financial services for the purchase of vehicles
Motor insurance brokerage
Financial guarantee services for the reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of vehicle breakdown.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Vehicle maintenance
Overhaul of vehicles
Automobile repair
Vehicle maintenance
Motor vehicle maintenance
Installation of parts for vehicles
Refurbishment of vehicles
Motor vehicle maintenance
Automobile repair
Assembly [installation] of parts for vehicles
Automobile repair and maintenance
Vehicle repair, maintenance, and refuelling
Vehicle windscreen replacement services
Tyre maintenance and repair
Refuelling of land vehicles
Rental of tools, plant and equipment for construction, demolition, cleaning and maintenance
Recharging of batteries
Charging of electric vehicles
Vehicle battery charging.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport of travellers
Chartering of vehicles for travelling
Travel and passenger transportation
Services for arranging the transportation of travellers
Transport of travellers by land
Arranging transportation of goods
Transport of goods
Freight [shipping of goods]
Shipping services
Salvaging
Salvaging
Rescue, recovery, towing and salvage services
Rescue, recovery, towing and salvage services
Rescue operations [transport]
Rescue [transport] of persons
Emergency automobile towing
Emergency truck towing
Rescue operations [transport]
Rescue operations [transport]
Road rescue [transport] services
Emergency auto or truck towing
Towing
Arranging vehicle towing
Automobile towing services
Towing of motor vehicles
Commercial vehicle towing services
Vehicle breakdown towing services
Vehicle breakdown towing services
Vehicle breakdown towing services
Towing of vehicles in connection with breakdown services
Towing and transport of cars as part of vehicle breakdown services
Ground support passenger handling services
Vehicle breakdown towing services
Motor vehicle rental
Container rental
Rental of means of transportation
Rental of parking places and garages for vehicles
Rental of garages and parking places
Booking of hire cars
Leasing of trailers
Container rental
Rental of trolleys
Hire of road transport
Rental of road vehicles
Rental of electric cars
Chauffeur driven car hire services
Rental of vehicle parts
Rental of aircraft parts
Hired car transport
Automobile vehicle renting services
Arranging of car hire
Car rental
Rental of goods vehicles
Contract rental of vehicles
Contract rental of vehicles
Rental of mechanical parking systems
Vehicle parking and storage
Vehicle parking
Airport parking services
Providing information relating to vehicle parking services
Airport passenger shuttle services between the airport parking facilities and the airport
Transportation logistics
Professional consultancy relating to transport
Services for the arranging of transportation
Transportation information.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Custom assembling of materials for others
Providing material treatment information
Custom assembling of materials for others
Rental of equipment for the treatment and transformation of materials, for energy production and for custom manufacturing
Assembly of products for others
Customisation of motor vehicles
Acrylic finishing of vehicles
Scrapping of vehicles
Custom manufacture of cars for others
Custom manufacture of automobile covers
Tinting of car windows
Swaging services in respect of automobile parts
Application of wear resistant coatings by autocatalytic processes
Custom assembling of automobile bodies and chassis for others
Etching of a sequence of traceable identification numbers on automobile windows so as to identify a particular automobile recovered after theft
Vinyl wrapping of vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education, entertainment and sports
Education and instruction services
Academies [education]
Training of car drivers
Instruction in the field of automotive repair
Organization, arranging and conducting of auto races
Advanced driving instruction for drivers of motor cars
Training for automobile competitions
Driving instruction
Entertainment in the nature of automobile races
Organisation of vehicle racing events
Education and training in the field of automotive engineering
Organisation of automobile rallies, tours and racing events
Arranging competitions and tournaments relating to car racing
Training
Vocational skills training
Provision of training courses
Tuition in sports
Tuition in sports
Sporting activities
Organisation of sporting events
Sports and fitness services
Sports training
Sporting education services
Organising of sporting activities and of sporting competitions
Rental of sports grounds
Organisation of sporting events
Conducting of educational events
Organization of entertainment events
Organizing cultural and arts events
Live entertainment production services
Providing information on congress events
Ticket reservation for cultural events
Management of events for sporting clubs
Organisation of automobile rallies
Provision of club entertainment services
Social club services for entertainment purposes.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Material testing
Product safety testing
Materials testing and analysing
Testing, authentication and quality control
Quality control
Certification [quality control]
Vehicle roadworthiness testing
Electric car roadworthiness testing
Inspection of plant and machinery
Quality checking and testing
Quality control testing
Consultancy services relating to quality control
Product quality control testing
Inspection of goods for quality control
Quality control relating to computer systems
Quality control for others
Quality control of manufactured goods
Quality control of goods and services
Quality control relating to computer software
Design and development of computer software for process control
Quality control testing services for industrial machinery
Engineering services
Development of vehicles
Design of land vehicles
Design of vehicles and vehicle parts and components
Design of motor vehicles
Vehicle design services
Design of land vehicle parts
Safety technology services relating to land vehicles
Design of motor vehicle parts
Product development for vehicle construction and for vehicle body construction
Design of tooling for the production of land vehicle parts
Inspection of motor land vehicles [for roadworthiness]
Inspection of motor vehicles before transport [for roadworthiness]
Automotive design
Design of cars
Automotive inspections
Industrial design of cars
Design of motor racing cars
Mechanical research in the field of motor sports
Research in the field of self-driving car technology
Furnishing design services for the interiors of automobiles
Research and development services relating to automobile tires
Industrial analysis and research services relating to automobile tires.