The trademark NEXTHOLE was filed by DAL - TRADING S.R.L., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 8, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 5, 2023 by Next Retail Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Marks & Clerk LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 5, 2023
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Sportswear
Golf clothing, other than gloves
Golf trousers
Golf shorts
Golf skirts
Polo shirts
Golf caps
Jackets being sports clothing
Sports jackets
Sports bibs
Uniforms
Gym suits
Dresses
Sports jerseys and breeches for sports
Moisture-wicking sports pants
Sports singlets
Waterproof clothing
Parkas
Blousons
Sport coats
Undershirts
Tee-shirts
Clothing for gymnastics
Gloves [clothing]
Shawls
Scarves
Neckerchiefs
Stoles
Cloaks
Cravats
Bowties
Cassocks
Layettes [clothing]
Aprons [clothing]
Belts [clothing]
Braces [suspenders] for clothing
Ear muffs [clothing]
Stockings
Sports socks
Underwear
Wrist warmers
Headbands [clothing]
Headgear
Shoes
Boots
Half-boots
Training shoes
Sneakers
Golf footwear.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods: