The trademark viaferry. was filed by Island Bookings BV, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on July 10, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 8, 2023 by VIABUS BV on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by den Herder, Thomas Christiaan and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 8, 2023
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with Advertising, marketing and promotional services.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Travel arrangement, travel services, travel agency services, tour operating, advisory and information services relating to transport and travel, arranging the transportation of passengers and travellers by air, land and sea
Arranging, operating and providing facilities for cruises and tours
Booking agency services for travel
Booking of sea passages
Arranging and booking of travel, tours, excursions, cruises
Consultancy and information services relating to the aforesaidD.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Travel agency services for finding, arranging and booking accommodation for travellers
Services for the provision of temporary accommodation and holiday accommodation
Booking and reservation services of temporary accommodation and holiday accommodation
Consultancy and information services relating to the aforesaid.