The trademark Metropolitan GAMING ONLINE was filed by Metropolitan Gaming Holdco Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 20, 2023, and received one opposition filed on February 19, 2024 by METROPOLITAN SPAIN S.L. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by ISERN PATENTES Y MARCAS, S.L. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 19, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 8, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on May 2, 2024. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on June 4, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer game software
Video game programmes
Computer software platforms for social networking
Interactive video game programmes
Downloadable electronic game programmes and computer software platforms for social networking that may be accessed via the internet, computers and wireless devices
Computer software to enable uploading, posting, showing, displaying, tagging, blogging, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information in the fields of virtual communities, electronic gaming, entertainment, and general interest via the internet or other communications networks with third parties
Downloadable electronic game software for cellular telephones
Downloadable electronic game software for wireless devices
Downloadable electronic game software for use with social networking applications and on social networking websites
None of the aforementioned goods relating to gyms, physical fitness centres, sports clubs, golf clubs, personal training or sports training.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business administration and business management consulting services
Business management assistance
Business organization consultancy
Business presentation of goods and services on communication media, for retail purposes
Administration of an incentive award program enabling participants to obtain discounts and complimentary awards on goods and services through membership
Organization of membership incentive programs for commercial or advertising purposes
Industrial or commercial management assistance
Commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others
Sales promotion for others
Personnel management consultancy
Relocation services for businesses
Compilation of information into computer databases
Processing (administrative) of purchase orders
Accounting
Rental of vending machines
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of health, beauty and spa products, toiletries, cosmetics
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of key cases, wallets, holders, chains, fobs and keyrings
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of advertising display boards, optical goods, gaming and amusement arcade goods, domestic electrical and electronic equipment
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of ornaments, china and glassware, figurines, ashtrays
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of badges, buttons and patches
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of coins and stamps, magnets and money boxes, jewellery, clocks, watches
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of stationery, publications, art materials and photographic equipment
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of leather purses and wallets, briefcases and belts, bags, luggage, travel goods
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of home furnishings, home lighting, mirrors and artificial flowers, furniture, household containers and utensils, household linen, textile goods, haberdashery
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of clothing, footwear, headwear, games
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of foodstuffs, drinks
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of containers for foodstuffs and drinks
Retail store and business operation of shopping mall services in connection with the sale of tobacco products
Business operation and administration of shopping centres and retail outlets
Promotion of competitions
Promotion of competitions
Business management of casinos
None of the aforementioned services relating to gyms, physical fitness centres, sports clubs, golf clubs, personal training or sports training.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment services
Casino services
Gaming services
Gambling services
Providing facilities for gambling
Interactive gaming
Organization and provision of games and competitions for entertainment purposes
Providing virtual environments in which users can interact through social games for recreation, leisure or entertainment purposes
Providing facilities for entertainment
Night clubs
Discotheques
Cabarets
Theatre and entertainment services featuring music, dance, comedy, drama and magic
Amusement park services
Theme parks
Amusement arcades
Amusement centres
Booking of performances of music, comedy, dance, drama and magic
Providing facilities for recreational activities
Providing facilities for performances of music, comedy, dance, drama and magic
Production of shows
Theatrical ticket agency services
Organization of meetings and conferences
Education services
Providing instruction and training in the fields of gambling and entertainment
Providing an internet website portal in the field of computer games and gaming
Information, consultancy and advisory services relating to the aforesaid
None of the aforementioned services relating to gyms, physical fitness centres, sports clubs, golf clubs, personal training or sports training.