The trademark application Le Mans Bike festival was filed by AUTOMOBILE CLUB DE L'OUEST (A.C.O.), a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 14, 2017, and it was registered by office on September 21, 2017 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in French (English was selected as the second language).
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 8, 2019. Change of name and address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 6, 2020. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on March 25, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 30, 2022.
The Refusal with reference B 015982697 was partially rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on March 22, 2017 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Common metals and their alloys
Ores
Enamelled plates
Metal hardware
Works of art of common metal
Statues or figurines (statuettes) of common metals
Works of art of bronze.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hand tools and implements (hand-operated)
Tool bags [filled], Cutlery
Table forks
Spoons
Side arms, Razors, Hand tools for gardening (hand operated)
Lawn clippers (hand instruments).
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific (other than for medical purposes), nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for recording, transmission, reproduction or processing of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs, optical discs, floppy discs
Automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers
Fire-extinguishing apparatus
Games software
Computer software (recorded programs)
Peripherals adapted for use with computers
Batteries, electric
Detectors
Diagnostic apparatus, not for medical purposes
Smart cards [integrated circuit cards]
Safety tarpaulins
USB flash drives
Alarm instruments
Directional compasses
Video game cartridges
Headphones
Lifebelts
Downloadable computer applications
Smartphones, magnets, mouse mats, holders for computers, cases for telephones, covers for telephones, noise-reduction headsets, noise-protection devices
Magnets
Downloadable computer software applications relating to entertainment, sports and displaying of sports results
Computer covers
Lanyard cords for mobile telephones
Lanyard cords for spectacles
Batteries for lamps
Batteries for pocketlamps.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth
Orthopedic articles
Suture materials
Stockings for varices
Feeding bottle receptacles
Feeding bottle teats
Clothing especially for operating rooms
Massage apparatus
Esthetic massage apparatus
Artificial limbs
Artificial implants
Armchairs for medical or dental purposes
Surgical drapes
Basins for sanitary or medical purposes
Furniture especially made for medical purposes, surgical cutlery, orthopaedic footwear
Ear plugs [ear protection devices]
Ear plugs
Hearing filters.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes
Light bulbs, Lamps for directional signals of vehicles
Light bulbs, electric
Heating apparatus for defrosting vehicle windows
Anti-glare devices for vehicles
Automobile lights
Automobile headlamps
Electric torches, Safety lamps
Lamps
Electric lamps
Sockets for electric lights
Lamp reflectors.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for locomotion by air or water
Sun-blinds adapted for automobiles
Safety belts for vehicle seats
Electric vehicles
Head-rests for vehicle seats
Automobile hoods
Bodies for motor vehicles and caravans
Tractors
Pushchairs
Handling carts
Hoods for vehicles
Sleeping berths for vehicles
Direction signals for vehicles
Motors, electric, for land vehicles
Safety seats for children, for vehicles
Seats, luggage nets for vehicles
Golf carts
Safety harnesses for vehicle seats
Vehicles for use on land
Safety seats for children, for vehicles.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Statues and figurines (statuettes) of precious metal
Cases for watches
Medals
Tie pins
Badges of precious metal
Cuff links
Wristwatches and, Brooches (pins).
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Bookbinding material
Photographs
Stationery
Notepads, decorative adhesives for stationery purposes, adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paint brushes
Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Printers' type
Printing blocks
Paper
Paperboard
Boxes of cardboard or paper
Posters
Scrapbooks
Cards
Books
Newspapers
Prospectuses
Pamphlets
Calendars
Writing instruments
Engravings or lithographic works of art
Table linen of paper, Rub down transfers, paintings ( framed or unframed)
Aquarelles
Patterns for dressmaking
Drawings
Paper stationery
Paper handkerchiefs
Face towels of paper
Table linen of paper
Hygienic paper
Bags (envelopes, pouches) of paper or plastics, for packaging
Garbage bags of paper or of plastics
Place mats of paper
Ink pads
Stamps
Fountain pens
Slateboards
Writing materials
Books for children of materials other than paper or cardboard.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitation leather
Animal skins, hides
Trunks and travelling bags
Umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks
Whips, harness and saddlery
Wallets
Purses
Handbags, rucksacks, wheeled shopping bags
Bags for climbers, bags for campers, travelling bags, beach bags, school bags
Vanity cases (not fitted)
Collars and covers for animals
Net shopping bags and shopping bags
Bags or sachets (envelopes, pouches) of leather, for packaging
Shopping bags
Card wallets [leatherware]
Sport bags
Garment covers
Keycases
Travel pouches, trunks and travelling, Portmanteaus, Trimmings of leather for furniture.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture, mirrors, picture frames
Works of art of wood, wax, plaster, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics
Clothes hangers and clothes hooks
Chests of drawers
Cushions
Racks
Packaging containers of plastic
Armchairs
Seats
Bedding (not including linen)
Mattresses
Funerary urns
Plate racks
Wickerwork
Boxes of wood or plastic
Figurines (statuettes) of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Stacking armchairs
Frames (Picture -) of metal
Badges of metal.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Household or kitchen utensils and containers, non-electric
Combs and sponges
Brushes (except paintbrushes)
Brush-making materials
Cleaning instruments, hand-operated
Bottle opener, Corkscrews, electric and non-electric, Steelwool
Unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building)
Porcelain
Earthenware
Bottles
Works of art, of porcelain, terra-cotta or glass
Statues or figurines (statuettes) of porcelain, terracotta or glass
Toiletry utensils or kits
Garbage pails
Glasses [receptacles]
Tableware, other than knives, forks and spoons, Basins [bowls], Cups, Mugs
Indoor aquaria
Plates
Disposable table plates
Disposable dinnerware, Decanters
Shoe trees
Soap racks
Comb cases
Table napkin holders
Perfume vaporizers.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Woven fabrics
Bed and table covers
Fabrics for textile use
Elastic woven material
Velvet
Bed linen
Linens
Table linen, not of paper
Bath linen (except clothing)
Blanket covers
Diapered linen
Wall hangings of textile
Sleeping bags.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Headgear
Slippers
Scarves
Neckties
Hosiery
Beach shoes, skiing or sports shoes
Napkins (babies' -) of textile, Underwear
Swimwear and beachwear
Sashes for wear
Boots
Money belts, Children's wear, Bibs.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games and playthings
Ornaments for Christmas trees, except illumination articles and confectionery
Christmas trees of synthetic material
Appliances for physical exercise or gymnastics
Fishing equipment
Gaming balls
Billiard tables, cues and balls
Card games or board games
Ice skates and roller skates
Scooters [toys]
Sailboards and surfboards
Rackets
Snow shoes
Skis
Plush toys
Piñatas
Card games
Ice skates
Roller skates
Skateboards
Sailboards
Dolls
Skis
Parlour games
Billiard tables
Trampolines
Scooters [toys]
Toys vehicules
Radio-controlled toy vehicles
Pedal operated toy vehicles, Model cars, Stationery exercise bicycles
Building games
Gymnastic articles
Golf clubs
Golf clubs
Golf gloves
Golf club bags
Chips for gambling
Coin-operated automatic game machines
Portable games with liquid crystal displays
Electronic video game machines
Scale model vehicles
Scale model kits, garages (playthings), miniature racing tracks (playthings).
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods: