The trademark RYA TRAINING CENTRE was filed by Royal Yachting Association, 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 January 3, 2024, and received one opposition filed on April 2, 2024 by RIA.com Marketplaces OÜ on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by AAA PATENDIBÜROO OÜ and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 2, 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 professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 3, 2024.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Computer hardware
Computer software
Pre-recorded computer programs
Computer software and firmware for or to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise
Computer software and firmware for or to enable the provision of electronic media or information via computer or communication networks
Electronic publications
Instructional and educational apparatus and instruments
Tapes, cassettes, films, video cassettes, video discs, compact discs, DVDs and CD-Roms, all of the aforesaid carrying pre-recorded content
Memory sticks
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Horological and chronometric instruments
Watches
Jewellery
Lapel badges (precious metal)
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Printed publications
Printed certificates
Educational and instructional material
Stationery
Pens
Pencils
Paper weights
Stickers
Adhesives for stationery purposes
Address books
Pen cases
Notepads
Bags of paper or plastic for packaging
Advertisement boards of paper or cardboard
Folders
Bookmarks
Calendars and diaries
Greetings cards
Postcards
Pencil sharpeners
Erasers
Books
Charts
Magazines
Logbooks
Journals
Newspapers
Periodicals
Photographs
Instructional and teaching materials
Programs
Maps
Bookmarkers and decals
Document holders or document files (stationery)
Drawing boards
Drawing pads
Banners, pennants, posters, artists' materials
Personal organisers
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Bags and luggage
Holdalls, rucksacks, bags for outdoor pursuits, garment bags, beach bags
Cases
Briefcases
Satchels
Waterproof bags, wallets, purses, wash bags
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Flags, pennants and burgees
Neck towels
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headgear
Outer clothing
Ties, scarves
Hats
Shoes
Gloves
Belts
Parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Promotional and public awareness campaigns
Promotion and endorsement services relating to sporting events
Marketing of fund raising campaigns
Administrative support and management advisory services for sailors
Public relations, marketing and publicity services
Retail, wholesale, mail order and electronic shopping services connected with the sale of computer hardware, computer software, electronic publications, instructional and educational apparatus and instruments, horological and chronometric instruments, jewellery, lapel badges, printed matter and publications, bags and luggage, cases, clothing, footwear and headgear
Information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Fund raising
Organising and arranging sponsorship
Organising, arranging and conducting of fund raising events
Arranging of funds for sailing related projects
Credit card and affinity card services
Information, advisory and consultancy services in relation to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education and training services
Organising, arranging and conducting conferences, congresses, training seminars, symposiums, and workshops
Provision of courses of instruction, lectures and seminars
Certification of education and training awards
Publication of electronic books, magazines, newspapers, journals, periodicals, training manuals and other publications on-line
Organisation of sporting activities and events
Organisation of balls, education and sports competitions
Provision of training facilities
Non-downloadable electronic publications
Production of radio and television programmes
Provision of facilities for sporting events
Research and consultancy services, all relating to education and training
Entertainment and educational services, namely, live performances, sporting events, cultural, social and family events, and lectures
Publication of electronic journals and web logs, featuring user generated or specified content
Providing information related to cultural, sporting and academic matters from searchable indexes and databases of information, including text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audio-visual information, on computer and communication networks
Providing information related to sports news from searchable indexes and databases of information, including text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audio-visual information, on computer and communication networks
Providing information related to social club services and family recreational events for entertainment purposes from searchable indexes and databases of information, including text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audio-visual information, on computer and communication networks
Editing written texts
Lending of training and educational materials
Distribution of training and educational materials
Educational, social, sporting and cultural activities provided via a club, society or group
Provision of distance learning via an on-line learning platform
Such services may be provided on-line from a computer database or via the Internet
Consultancy, information and advisory services relating to all the aforesaid services.