The trademark DELTA was filed by Delta Air Lines, Inc., a U.S. corporation (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 7, 2023, and received one opposition filed on February 6, 2024 by Open Grid Europe GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Harlacher, Mechthild and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued February 6, 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 address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 7, 2023.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management, organization and administration
Promotional and marketing services in the field of travel
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Administration of frequent flyer programs
Administration of frequent flyer programs that allow members to redeem miles for points or rewards offered by other loyalty programs
Business management services, namely, aircraft management for others
Purchase and acquisition services relating to aircraft, aircraft engines and aircraft parts
Online trading services relating to aircraft, aircraft engines and aircraft parts
Retail services by direct request from sales agents in the field of aircraft, engines and aircraft parts
Sales promotion services
Promoting the sale of aircraft and parts of others
Promotion of sales opportunities for the aeronautics industry, aircraft engines and parts
Bonus program management services for frequent travellers
Administration of bonus rewards to frequent travellers
Promoting travel services through reward incentive programs for frequent travellers
Presentation of products in the media for retail purposes
Distribution of advertising material
Commercial information and advice to consumers
Publicity
Online advertising on a computer network
Systemization of information in computer databases
Advice, consultancy and information to the consumer about products and prices, via websites, in connection with commerce carried out over the internet
Advertising advice, consultancy and information services
Customer service services, namely, providing information assistance for travelers in connection with customer loyalty programs and in connection with retail services
Administrative services relating to the issuing of advantage cards that give the holder access to advantages in the price of certain products
Issuing official documents and certificates for travel, namely, providing transportation documentation for others [administrative services]
Database management
Administration of loyalty rewards programs by scorecard programs (such as frequent flyer/loyalty program)
Providing business information via a website
Collecting information for business from computer databases
Business management consultancy
Direct mail advertising
Business administration of reimbursement programs for third parties.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Transport services
Travel services
Passenger transport services
Travel reservation services
Transport reservation services
Airline transport
Travel agency services
Transport and delivery of goods and persons
Transport and delivery services
Sightseeing and tour arranging services
Package holiday services for arranging travel
Providing tourist travel information
Booking and reservation services for tours and holidays
Airline services
Airline reservation and booking services
Travel seat reservation services
Airline services for transportation of goods and cargo
Airline services for transportation of passengers
Air transportation services featuring a frequent flyer bonus programme
Provision of information relating to airline scheduling
Booking and arranging of access to airport lounges
Travel preparation as a bonus for credit card users
Cargo services
Cargo handling
Freight warehousing
Freight shipping services
Luggage storage
Handling of passenger luggage
Agency services for arranging the transportation of travellers’ luggage
Car rental services
Chauffeur services
Providing information about flight arrivals and departures
Shipment of goods
Supply chain logistics and reverse logistics services, namely, warehousing, transportation and delivery of goods to others by air
Airport baggage check-in services [not including security inspection]
Providing an online database in the field of travel information and ticket reservation services
Providing flight arrival and departure information
Online booking and reservation of seats for travel
Provision of premium air transport services for elite passengers, namely transit lounge facilities for passenger relaxation, specialized services for priority air transport booking services, automated delivery of check-in services and ticketing for passengers, booking best seats for travel, priority airport check-in services for passengers, providing an on-line computer with a database in the field of travel and ticket information for travel reservations
Rental and leasing of aircraft, aircraft engines and aircraft parts
Distribution services, namely, delivery of aircraft parts
Information, advice and consultancy relating to all the aforesaid services.