The trademark WEMBLEY was filed by Wembley Football Club Limited, 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 April 9, 2012, and received one opposition filed on July 9, 2012 by SOYO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION on Likelihood of confusion. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 9, 2012
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1157717 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Cancellation Proceedings
A total of undefined cancellation proceedings were initiated against the trademark registration in 2012.The first Cancellation was filed by Wembley National Stadium Limited (represented by ???) on October 24, 2019 and Final decision – EUTM fully cancelled.
Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on February 6, 2013. International trade mark of the trademark registration was recorded on May 12, 2013. Application for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on October 23, 2016. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on September 12, 2017. Decisions on applications for revocation or for a declaration of invalidity of the trademark registration was recorded on November 6, 2019.
The Appeal with reference B R1956/2017-2 was EUTM cancelled according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 5, 2019 by the EUIPO. The Cancellation with reference B 000013867 was EUTM cancelled according to Article 60(1)(a) - 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 9, 2017 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Gloves, ties (for wear), scarves, bibs, romper suits
Baby sleep suits
Knitted articles of clothing and articles of clothing made from knitted materials, anoraks, jackets, rainwear
Dressing gowns
Pyjamas
Articles of underclothing
Boxer shorts
Baby boots
Belts for wear
Braces
Wrist bands
Swimwear
Football clothing, footwear and headgear, none of the aforementioned goods being related to or for use in riding and/or equestrian activities.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games and playthings
Gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes
Decorations for Christmas trees
Tos, board games
Jigsaws
Amusement apparatus not included in other classes
Kites
Shin guards
Gloves (games)
Tapes for wrapping racquet handle grips
Bags adapted for carrying sporting apparatus
Novelties
Party novelty hats
Miniature replica football kits
Replica football kits made of plastic
Action figure toys
Toy vehicles
Teddy bears
Dolls
Footballs
Balls
Goal posts
Sponge hands in the nature of novelties
Outdoor rebound walls in the nature of playthings and sporting articles
Coin and/or counter-operated games
Playing cards
Rattles
Balloons, toy figurines, toy musical boxes
Wooden toys
Toy torches
Toy jewellery
Replica football kits made of paper or cardboard.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beers
Lagers
Non alcoholic beverages
Fruit juices and syrups
Soft drinks
Water.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Alcoholic beverages (except beer) and ciders, wines, spirits, liqueurs, gins, rums, whiskeys..
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty and incentive schemes
Advertising services provided via the Internet
Production of television and radio advertisements
Provision of business information
Arranging and organising of trade exhibitions
Advertising and promotional services
Trade conferences, trade seminars and trade exhibitions
Marketing services
Public relations and publicity services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment services
Sporting and cultural activities
Provision of information, escorting and directing spectators, visitors and vehicles, all being performed by stewards in relation of sports events, conferences, seminars, concerts and exhibitions
Provision of sport, entertainment, cultural and musical events
Provision of stadium facilities
Hosting of exhibitions and seminars
Educational services relating to sport, culture and music
Coaching
Arranging and organisation of competitions and sporting events
Provision of courses of instruction in coaching and player development
Physical fitness instruction
Practical training demonstrations relating to football
Provision of club recreation facilities
Officiating at sports contests
Sports camp services
Sports club services
Provision of facilities for sports events, seminars and concerts
Sports refereeing and officiating.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Services for providing food and drink
Temporary accommodation
Restaurant, bar and catering services
Providing facilities for conventions, conferences, exhibitions and seminars