The trademark WS was filed by White Stuff 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 October 19, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 21, 2024 by Smith & Wesson Inc. on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Abion Ireland Limited and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 21, 2024
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on October 11, 2023. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on August 14, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious metals and their alloys
Jewellery, precious stones
Horological and chronometric instruments
Key rings and key chains
Key rings (trinkets or fobs)
Jewellery boxes.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headgear
Articles of sports clothing
Skiwear
Shirts
Trousers
Sweatshirts
Sweatpants
Jeans
Pants
Jumpers
Dresses
Skirts
Shorts
Cardigans
Jackets
Knitwear, namely, sweaters and pullovers
Hats
Caps
T-shirts
Rainwear
Sportswear
Leisurewear
Underwear
Track suits
Coats
Mantles
Neckwear
Scarves
Gloves
Belts
Braces
Boots
Ski boots
Gaiters
Shoes
Socks
Footwear for sports
Garments for women
Garments for men
Garments for children
Aprons
Waistcoats
Blouses
Nightwear
Hosiery
Swimwear
Leggings
Tops
Sandals
Tunics
Kaftans
Slippers
Ties
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Administration of the business affairs of retail stores
Retail services in connection with soaps, perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries, eyewear, jewellery, key rings, printed matter, bags, leather goods, namely trunks and travelling bags, purses, wallets, bags, suitcases and luggage, household furnishings, homewares, namely bedding, table linen, bed linen, cushions, throws, towels, teatowels, candles, kitchen utensils, mugs, bowls, stationery and hot water bottles, clothing, footwear, headgear, belts, toys, games and playthings and Christmas decorations
Retail services in connection with soaps, perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries, eyewear, jewellery, key rings, printed matter, bags, leather goods, namely trunks and travelling bags, purses, wallets, bags, suitcases and luggage, household furnishings, homewares, namely bedding, table linen, bed linen, cushions, throws, towels, teatowels, candles, kitchen utensils, mugs, bowls, stationery and hot water bottles, clothing, footwear, headgear, belts, toys, games and playthings and Christmas decorations provided via a mail order catalogue or by means of telecommunications
On-line retail services in connection with soaps, perfumery, cosmetics, toiletries, eyewear, jewellery, key rings, printed matter, bags, leather goods, namely trunks and travelling bags, purses, wallets, bags, suitcases and luggage, household furnishings, homewares, namely bedding, table linen, bed linen, cushions, throws, towels, teatowels, candles, kitchen utensils, mugs, bowls, stationery and hot water bottles, clothing, footwear, headgear, belts, toys, games and playthings and Christmas decorations provided from a website specialising in the sale of these goods
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid.