The trademark MADNESS was filed by Checkball, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 16, 2023, and received one opposition filed on January 15, 2024 by B32 Groep B.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MERKENBUREAU KNIJFF & PARTNERS B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 15, 2024
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003210093 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 21, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage, of paper, cardboard or plastics
Printed matter, and stationery and educational supplies
Money holders
Paper and cardboard
Works of art and figurines of paper and cardboard, and architects' models
Filtering materials of paper
Decoration and art materials and media
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Footwear
Headgear
Parts of clothing, footwear and headgear
Clothing.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Fairground and playground apparatus
Festive decorations, party novelties and artificial Christmas trees
Sporting and physical exercise equipment
Toys, games, and playthings.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education, entertainment and sports
Education, entertainment and sport services
Ticket reservation and booking services for education, entertainment and sports activities and events