The trademark LIFE OUTDOOR LIVING was filed by Life Outdoor Living Holding B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 31, 2023, and received one opposition filed on October 24, 2023 by MEDION AG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Köpke, Sebastian and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 24, 2023
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 1, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 2 with following description of goods:
Coatings
Paints
Coatings used for furniture finishing
Weather resistant coatings [paints]
Water resistant decorative surface coatings[paints]
Weatherproofing coatings [paints].
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Furniture polishes
Cleaning and fragrancing preparations, other than for personal use
Laundry preparations.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Garden lights
Garden lighting
Outdoor lighting
Fireplaces
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting fittings
Luminaires for outdoor lighting
Outdoor electrical lighting fixtures
Lamps for outdoor use
Candle lanterns
Candle lamps
Electric outdoor grills, exclusively in combination with furniture or integrated in furniture
Grills, exclusively in combination with furniture or integrated in furniture
Barbecues, exclusively in combination with furniture or integrated in furniture.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Parasols
Rainproof parasols
Beach parasols
Sunshade parasols
Umbrellas and parasols
Covers for parasols
Parasols [sun umbrellas]
Ribs (Umbrella or parasol -)
Umbrella or parasol ribs
Frames for umbrellas or parasols
Garden umbrellas
Outdoor umbrellas
Furniture coverings of leather
Luggage, bags, wallets and other carriers.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Outdoor furniture
Camping furniture
Benches [furniture]
Stuffed furniture
Upholstered furniture
Parasol stands
Garden furniture
Plastic garden furniture
Garden furniture made of metal
Garden furniture manufactured from wood
Garden furniture made of aluminium
Tables for use in gardens
Furniture for house, office and garden
Picnic benches
Tables
Side tables
Lounge furniture
Lounge chairs
Chaise lounges
Sun loungers
Cushions
Chair cushions
Bean bag cushions
Protective coverings for furniture [shaped]
Outdoor furniture
Sun screens [slatted outdoor]
Furniture adapted for use outdoors
Screens for fireplaces [furniture]
Household furniture
Wooden bins
Non-metal bins
Compost bins of plastic
Storage bins, not of metal
Containers (Non-metallic -) in the form of bins
Wicker baskets
Wood planters
Rain barrels, not of metal
Combination kneeler and seat for gardening
Soft furnishings [cushions]
Chairs
Chair legs
Folding chairs
Deck chairs
High chairs
Protective pads, not of metal, for chair legs
Barstools
Table centres [ornaments] made of wood
Table legs
Table tops
Stools
High stools [furniture]
Trolleys [furniture]
Serving trolleys
Bed, mattresses, pillows and cushions
Stools
Furniture adapted for use outdoors
Living room furniture
Flower stands
Plant racks
Plant stands
Seat covers [shaped] for furniture
Workbenches
Indoor blinds
Furniture doors
Frames
Mirrors
Bathroom furniture
Sleeping mats
Pillows
Coverings (Fitted-) for furniture
Protective coverings for furniture [fitted].
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Tableware, cookware and containers
Candle holders
Glass holders for candles
Candlesticks with wind protection
Trash containers for household use
Household containers
Containers for household use
Plastic bins [dustbins]
Bins for household refuse
Waste bins for household use
Flower baskets
Plant baskets
Planters of glass
Planters of pottery
Planters of porcelain
Planters of plastic
Raised garden planters
Watering cans
Bowls for floral decorations
Wall decorations of porcelain
Wall decorations of terra-cotta
Jugs
Flower vases
Flower pots
Plant pots
Plant stands
Plant holders
Window-boxes
Flower baskets
Flower pot holders
Boxes of earthenware
Saucers for flower pots
Bowls for plants
Indoor terrariums [plant cultivation]
Bird feeders
Bird baths
Birdcages
Containers for bird food
Perches for bird cages
Litter boxes for pets
Household utensils.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Fabrics for manufacturing garden furniture
Loose covers for garden furniture
Coverings for furniture
Protective coverings for furniture [loose]
Coverings of textile and of plastic for furniture (unfitted)
Fibre fabrics for the manufacture of the exterior coverings of furniture
Textile goods, and substitutes for textile goods
Tablecloths of textiles
Blankets for outdoor use
Water resistant fabrics
Household textiles
Household linens
Wall decorations of textile
Soft furnishings
Chair covers
Fabrics for use in the manufacture of exterior coverings for chairs
Kitchen and table linens
Plastic table cloths
Household textile articles
Furnishing fabrics
Textiles for furnishings
Fabrics for the manufacture of furnishings
Indoor and outdoor curtains
Wall hangings
Canopy covers.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising, marketing and promotional services in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Merchandising services in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business assistance, management and administrative services in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business intermediary and advisory services in the field of selling products and rendering services in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Services with regard to product presentation to the public in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Promoting the goods and services of others in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Stock control services in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Product sales information in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Demonstration of goods in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Providing assistance in the field of product commercialization in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Providing consumer product information via the Internet in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Advertising in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Arranging of commercial and business contacts in the field of in outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Mediation of agreements regarding the sale and purchase of goods in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Online ordering services in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business intermediary and advisory services in the field of selling products and rendering services in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Public relations services in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Data processing, systematisation and management in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Management of business offices for others in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Marketing agency services in relation to in relation to outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Organization of trade fairs in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Organisation of exhibitions for business or commerce in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Product demonstrations and product display services in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Public relations services in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Providing consumer product information via the Internet in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Franchising, namely consultation and assistance in business management, organization and promotion in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Provision of assistance [business] in the establishment of franchises in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business consultancy relating to establishing and operating franchises in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business management advisory services relating to franchising in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business advisory services relating to publicity for franchisees in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Business advertising services relating to franchising in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Import and export services in relation to furniture, outdoor furniture and garden furniture
Wholesale services in relation to furniture
Retail services in relation to furniture
Online retail in relation to furniture
Wholesale services in relation to outdoor furniture and garden furniture
Retail services in relation to outdoor furniture and garden furniture
Online retail in relation to outdoor furniture and garden furniture
Wholesale services in relation to furniture accessories, parts of furniture, furniture textiles
Retail services in relation to furniture accessories, parts of furniture, furniture textiles
Online retail in relation to furniture accessories, parts of furniture, furniture textiles
Wholesale services in relation to furniture coatings and polishes
Retail services in relation to furniture coatings and polishes
Online retail in relation to furniture coatings and polishes
Wholesale services in relation to Parasols
Retail services in relation to Parasols
Online retail in relation to Parasols
Wholesale services in relation to Furnishing accessories, decorative articles and garden articles in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Retail services in relation to Furnishing accessories, decorative articles and garden articles, in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Online retail in relation to Furnishing accessories, decorative articles and garden articles, in the field of outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories
Wholesale services in relation to outdoor Lighting
Retail services in relation to outdoor Lighting
Online retail in relation to outdoor Lighting.
The mark was filed in class 40 with following description of goods:
Manufacture of furniture to order and specification of others
Custom manufacture of furniture
Treatment of fabrics to impart stain repellent properties
Mold prevention treatment of textiles
Stripping of furniture.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Design services
Product design
Product design
Product research
Product development
Product quality testing
Development of new products
Design and development of industrial products
Product design and development
Furniture design
Design services for furniture
Design services relating to furnishing fabrics
All the aforementioned in relation to furniture, outdoor furniture and outdoor accessories.