The trademark application VAR was filed by Österreichische Fußball-Bundesliga (BL), a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Austria (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 10, 2020, and it was registered by office on August 18, 2020 without any oppositions.
The application was filed in German (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Laundry preparations
Bleaching preparations
Soaps
Perfumery
Essential oils
Cosmetics
Hair lotion
Dentifrices
Antiperspirants [toiletries]
Perfume
Toiletries
Skin cream
Styling gels
Beauty lotions
Shampoo
Conditioning preparations for the hair
Conditioning preparations for the hair
Hair spray
Body paint (cosmetic)
Antiperspirants [toiletries]
Cosmetic body scrubs
Facial scrubs [cosmetic]
Breath fresheners
After-shave preparations
Shaving preparations
Cosmetics
Boot cream
Shoe cleaners [preparations]
Automobile cleaners
Scented sachets
Air fragrancing preparations.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Dietetic preparations adapted for medical use
Plasters, materials for dressings
Dressings, medical
Disinfectants
Medicines for human purposes
Medicinal healthcare preparations
Vitamin preparations
Nutritional supplements
Extracts of medicinal herbs
Dietary supplements for humans
Food supplements consisting of trace elements
Dietary supplements consisting of vitamins
Medicinal tea
Food supplements.
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Buckles of common metal [hardware]
Busts of non-precious metal
Figurines made from bronze
Pewter figurines
Metal hooks
Keys of metal
Memorial plaques, of metal
Monuments of metal
Monuments of non-precious metal
Signboards of metal
Statues of common metal
Figurines of non-precious metal
Common metals and their alloys
Trophies of common metal.
The mark was filed in class 8 with Razors and Cutlery of precious metals..
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication apparatus
Monitors
Radio tuners
Television receivers
Apparatus for the reproduction of images
Combination video players and recorders
Recording apparatus
Satellite television signal scramblers
Transmitting and receiving apparatus for radio broadcasting
Electric control apparatus
Electronic control systems
Computer operating systems
Accessories for computers, namely joysticks, manual controls, control apparatus, adapters, modules for expanding functions and for extending memory capacity
Speech synthesizers
Games software
Encoded programs
Electronic data carriers
Video games [computer games] in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers
Computer games programs recorded on tapes [software]
Audio tapes
Audio cassettes
Media content
Films, exposed
Spectacle cases
DVD cases
Compact disc cases
Sleeves for laptops
Electronic data processing equipment
Interface cards for data processing apparatus
Readers [data processing equipment]
Scanners [data processing equipment]
Peripherals adapted for use with computers
Image capturing and developing devices
Recorded computer programs
Computer programs [downloadable software]
Stereoscopic equipment for 3D viewing
Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images
Interactive terminals
Interactive video game programs
Interactive computer systems
Interactive television terminal sets
Interactive video apparatus
Interactive computer software
Interactive data transfer apparatus
Interactive video software
Interactive graphics screens
Interactive DVDs
Interactive computer game programs
Interactive multimedia computer game programs
Computer programmes for interactive television and for interactive games and/or quizzes
Software for interactive television
Measuring, detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Bicycles
Boats
Parts and fittings for vehicles
Fittings for bicycles for carrying luggage
Fittings for bicycles for carrying beverages
Dress guards for bicycles, cycles
Bags for bicycles
Bicycle bells
Bags for bicycles
Tire inflators
Prams.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious metals and their alloys
Jewellery made of precious metals
Jewellery made of precious metals
Precious stones
Clocks
Time instruments
Alarm clocks
Amulets [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]
Atomic clocks
Badges of precious metal
Beads for making jewelry
Bracelets
Brooches [jewellery]
Busts of precious metal
Housings for clocks and watches
Chains [jewelry]
Jewellery charms
Chronographs [watches]
Chronometers
Coins
Copper tokens
Cuff links
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Medallions
Medals
Rings [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)]
Statues of precious metal
Figurines of precious metal
Tie bars
Tie pins
Watchstraps
Pins being jewelry
Lapel pins of precious metals [jewellery]
Trophies made of precious metals
Keyrings of common metal
Key fobs of precious metals.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper
Millboard
Paper handtowels
Table napkins of paper
Filter paper
Handkerchiefs of paper
Adhesive wall decorations of paper
Writing paper
Industrial packaging containers of paper
Bags made of paper for packaging
Wrapping paper
Printed matter
Newspapers
Periodicals
Comic books
Pamphlets
Leaflets
Prospectuses
Printed programmes
Office binders
Books
Book covers
Posters
Posters made of paper
Paper banners
Tickets
Entry tickets
Invitation cards
Paper stationery
Writing instruments
Drawing instruments
Office requisites
Sealing stamps
Ink pads
Letter-openers
Letter-openers
Desk trays
Document files [stationery]
Writing tablets
Office perforators
Binders
Paper-clips
Staples for offices
Stickers [stationery]
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Photographs
Prints in the nature of pictures
Paintings
Calendars
Rub down transfers
Labels of paper
Holiday cards
Trading cards
Name cards
Notebooks
Noteboards
Address books
Letter files
File covers
Musical greeting cards
Postcards and picture postcards
Scrapbooks
Paperweights
Rulers
Rubber erasers
Bookmarkers
Dressmaking patterns for drawing
Drafting templates
Rub down transfers
Gift wrap paper
Paper gift tags
Ball pens
Fountain pens
Stands for pens and pencils
Pencil tins
Pencil holders
Pencil extenders
Pencil sharpeners
Notepads
Memo sorters
Modelling paste
Color pencils
Drawing brushes
Paper party decorations
Drawing sets
Wrapping materials made of paper
Vehicle bumper stickers
Magazines [periodicals]
Figurines made from paper
Table napkins of paper
Tablecloths of paper
Note pads
Pads [stationery]
Writing tablets
Table place setting mats of card
Dinner mats of cardboard
Place mats of paper.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Imitation leather
Travelling bags
Sport bags
Casual bags
Beach bags
Bucket bags
Cross-body bags
Handbags
Satchels
School knapsacks
Attaché cases
Traveling trunks
Suitcases
Travel garment covers
Backpacks
Shoe bags
Net bags for shopping
Toiletry bags
Wallets
Key bags
Shoulder straps
Saddlery
Parasols
Key cases of imitation leather
Key cases made of leather
Credit card holders made of imitation leather
Travelling sets
Casual bags
Walking staffs
Umbrellas and parasols.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Buckets
Porcelain ware
Isothermic bags
Perfume vaporizers
Toilet cases
Baskets for household purposes
Canister sets
Bins for household refuse
Beverage coolers [containers]
Glasses, drinking vessels and barware
Household or kitchen utensils
Plates
Services [dishes]
Glass tableware
Epergnes
Tableware, cookware and containers
Non-electric cosmetic utensils
Toothbrushes, electric
Comb (electric)
Coasters (tableware)
Vinyl place mats
Dinner mats of plastics material
Coolers for wine
Wine jugs
Wine bottle cradles
Biodegradable plates.
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Cordage
Cord
Nets
Tents
Tarpaulins
Sails
Bindings, not of metal
Bags and sacks for packaging, storage and transport.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Labels of textile
Curtains
Coverings for furniture
Banners of textile or plastic
Felt pennants
Household cloths for drying glasses
Household textile articles
Textiles made of flannel
Textiles made of synthetic materials
Textiles made of linen
Non-woven textile articles
Pennants of textile
Cloth bunting
Textiles and substitutes for textiles
Nylon flags
Plastic flags
Bath linen
Bed covers
Tapestries of textile
Bath towels
Towels of textile
Bunting of textile or plastic
Textile napkins
Oilcloth for use as tablecloths
Textile tablecloths
Badges made of fabric material
Place mats of textile
Place mats of textile
Place mats of textile.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Sportswear
Clothing
Clothing for gymnastics
Gym shorts
Singlets
Football jerseys
Jackets [clothing]
Tennis shirts
Tennis shorts
Swim wear for gentlemen and ladies
Beachwear
Bathing drawers
Swimming costumes
Bikinis
Underwear
Children's wear
Baby clothes
Playsuits [clothing]
Footwear
Leisure shoes
Boots
Belts [clothing]
Stockings
Tights
Socks
Neckties
Gloves [clothing]
Headgear
Headbands [clothing]
Head sweatbands
Sweatbands
Gloves for cyclists
Shoes
Casualwear.
The mark was filed in class 26 with following description of goods:
Lace
Embroidery
Buttons
Hooks and eyes
Eyelets
Needles
Artificial flowers
Patches for clothing
Badges for wear, not of precious metal
Rosettes [haberdashery]
Badges [buttons] (Ornamental novelty -)
Brooches [clothing accessories]
Hair bands
Hair pins
Buckles of precious metal [clothing accessories]
Twisted cords for clothing
Cords for clothing
Needle cases
Novelty buttons [badges] for wear
Embroidered emblems
Shoe laces.
The mark was filed in class 27 with Carpets, rugs and mats and Door mats..
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Accessories for video and computer games and similar electronic and electrotechnical apparatus, namely joysticks, manual controls, Control apparatus, Adaptors, modules for expanding functions and for extending memory capacity
Toys, games, playthings and novelties
Electronic toys
Electronic games
Puzzles
Masks [playthings]
Costume masks
Toy cars
Toy lorries
Costumes being childrens playthings
Handheld computer games
Inflatable swimming pools [play articles]
Inflatable pool toys
Slides [playground equipment]
Balloons
Sports equipment
Gymnastic articles
Balls for games
Sportballs
Nets for sporting purposes
Nets for ball games
Gloves made specifically for use in playing sports
Bags specially adapted for sports equipment
Knee guards [sports articles]
Elbow guards [sports articles]
Shin guards [sports articles]
Decorations for Christmas trees
Card games
Inflatable balloon cheering sticks
Manipulative games
Parlour games
Question sets for board games
Card games
Quiz games
Trading cards [card game]
Pumps especially adapted for use with balls for games
Toy figurines
Ball holders
Sporting articles and equipment
Covers (Shaped -) for sporting articles
Cases adapted for sporting articles
Goal nets
Hunting stands [sports articles]
Inflatable inner tubes for aquatic recreational use.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Beers
Whey beverages
Mineral water [beverages]
Aerated water
Juices
Fruit drinks
Syrups for making non-alcoholic beverages
Fruit beverages and fruit juices
Lemonades
Non-alcoholic beverages
Cola drinks
Energy drinks containing caffeine
Isotonic drinks
Vegetable juices [beverages].
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising and marketing
Advertising, marketing and promotional consultancy, advisory and assistance services
Marketing studies
Market analysis
Opinion polling
Handbill distribution
Distribution of advertising material
Issuing of publicity leaflets
Cinema advertising
Public relations services
Sales promotion for others
Computerized file management
Organisation of exhibitions and trade fairs for business and promotional purposes
Organisation of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Arranging of exhibitions for business purposes
Arranging of exhibitions for advertising purposes
Advertising
Radio advertising
Television advertising
Issuing of publicity leaflets
Production of video recordings for advertising purposes
Mediation of advertising
Arranging electronic markets on the Internet, including arranging and conducting exchange markets by arranging contracts online, for others, both for the purchasing of goods and the providing of services
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Compilation of information into computer databases
Computerized file management
Market research data collection services
Collection of data
Provision of advertising space, time and media
Sponsorship search consultancy services
Compilation and systemization of information used in electronic transmissions
Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial affairs
Monetary affairs
Issuance of credit cards
Cash card services
Debit card services
Insurance
Capital investment brokerage
Real estate affairs
Charitable fund raising
Arranging fundraising
Arranging charitable collections [for others]
Financial sponsorship of sporting activities
Financial consulting
Insurance brokerage
Financing of building projects.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Radio broadcasting
Television broadcasting
Telecommunications
News agencies
Audiovisual communication services
Providing access to and leasing access time to computer databases
Transmission of information via wireless or cable networks
On-line services, namely, message sending
Providing telecommunication channels for teleshopping services
Broadcasting of teleshopping programmes
Provision of on-line communications services
Provision of on-line forums
Transmission of data via the Internet
Providing an online interactive bulletin board
Streaming of video material on the internet
Streaming of television over the Internet
Arranging access to databases on the internet
Telephone and mobile telephone services
E-mail data services
Telephone communication services provided for hotlines and call centers
Electronic transmission of information (Services for the -)
Data transmission services between networked computer systems
Data transmission
Streaming of data
Video-on-demand transmission
Facsimile transmission
Inter-active video text services
Interactive telecommunications services
Transmission of interactive television program guides
Interactive television and radio broadcasting
Rental of radio transmission apparatus
Rental of radio transmission apparatus
Leasing of communications apparatus
Rental of radio communications equipment
Rental of message sending apparatus
Rental of signal decoders
Rental of wireless communication systems
Rental of satellite broadcasting sets
Rental of apparatus for the broadcast of video signals
Rental of apparatus for the broadcast of audio signals
Computer-aided transmission of messages and images
Transmission of messages and images
Video transmission via digital networks
Video broadcasting
Video communication services
Transmission of data, audio, video and multimedia files.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Travel and passenger transportation
Transportation and delivery of goods
Travel agency and booking services
Travel reservation
Organizing and arranging travel.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Agency services for arranging personal introductions
Production of cinematographic films
Showing of films
Rental of motion pictures
Rental of video films
Videotape production
Exhibition of video films
Television show production
Hire of televisions
Sporting education services
Entertainment, sporting and cultural activities
Provision of radio and television entertainment services
Services for the organisation of football events
Organization of dancing events
Conducting of cultural events
Organising of sporting activities and of sporting competitions
Musical entertainment
Arranging of musical events
Organization of competitions
Coaching
Correspondence courses
Publication and edition of books
Publication of magazines
Publication of printed matter
Publication of printed matter and printed publications
Services for the production of radio programmes
Ticket agency services [entertainment]
Ticketing and event booking services
Rental of sports grounds
Freelance journalism
Gambling
Provision of information relating to sporting events
Organisation of sporting events
Organising of sporting activities and of sporting competitions
Production of sporting events for television
Organising of sporting activities and of sporting competitions
Entertainment services in the nature of sporting events
Conducting of instructional, educational and training courses for young people and adults
Entertainment provided via the internet
Internet games (non-downloadable)
Conducting of competitions on the Internet
Electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet
Electronic game services provided by means of the internet
Provision of information relating to sports persons
Hosting of fantasy sports leagues
Leisure services
Arrangement of conferences for recreational purposes
Organisation of group recreational activities
Providing facilities for sports recreation
Providing online entertainment in the nature of fantasy sports leagues
Organisation of sports competitions
Tuition in sports
Organisation of football competitions
Providing entertainment information
Electronic games services, including provision of computer games on-line or by means of a global computer network
Training
Sporting and cultural activities
Sports officiating
Video editing
Services for the showing of video recordings
Videotaping
Organisation of sports events in the field of football
Officiating at sports contests
Arbitrator services
Sporting activities
Gymnasium services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Software development
Preparation of data processing programmes
Design and development of software for electronic television program guides
Electronic storage of images
Electronic storage of videos
Electronic storage of audio files
Updating Internet pages
Interactive hosting services which allow the users to publish and share their own content and images online.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Providing food and drink
Temporary accommodation reservations
Providing temporary housing accommodations
Resort hotel services
Restaurants
Canteens
Catering for the provision of food and beverages
Catering for the provision of food and beverages
Snack-bars
Rental of portable buildings
Rental of tents.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Massage
Ambulant medical care
Therapeutic treatment of the body
Medical assistance
Psychological counseling services in the field of sports.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Services of a sports association, namely legal services and representation to social and political decision-makers, and legal lobbying for the promotion of professional sports
Security services for the protection of property and individuals
Escort services
Personal body guarding
Granting, arranging, rental and exploitation of intellectual property rights and copyright though licensing (legal services)
Management and exploitation of copyright and industrial property rights by licensing for others
Exploitation of film, television and other ancillary copyright in the field of merchandising