The trademark application X was filed by Oliver Sim, a national of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant") and Romy Croft, a national of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (Italian was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018205707 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on July 14, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Sound recordings
Video recordings
Tapes
Cassettes
Compact discs
Films
Video cassettes
Video recorders
CD ROMs
Podcasts
Downloadable podcasts
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media
Pre-recorded discs
Computer software
Sound recordings in the form of phonograph records, discs, CDs, CD-ROMs, laser discs and tapes
Video recordings in the form of discs, and DVDs
Discs for the recordal of sound and/or vision
Audio files and recordings (downloadable or streamable)
Video files and recordings (downloadable or streamable)
Text files (downloadable)
Downloadable software
Multimedia apparatus and instruments
Electronic publications (downloadable or streamable)
Interactive computer software
Apparatus for searching electronic information from a global computer network or the Internet
Computer programs, namely, software linking digitised video and audio media to a global computer information network
Digital music (downloadable or streamable) provided from the Internet
Digital music (downloadable or streamable) provided from MP3 Internet web sites
Computer games programmes
Computer games software
Downloadable computer games
Downloadable computer game programs
Downloadable video game programs
Downloadable video game software
Downloadable graphic design templates
Downloadable publications in electronic form
Music recordings
Downloadable music files
Musical video recordings
Downloadable musical sound recordings
Digital music downloadable from the internet
Musical recordings in the form of discs
Digital music downloadable provided from mp3 internet web sites
Downloadable image files
Mobile phone covers and cases
Decorative magnets
Fridge magnets
Mobile applications
Downloadable mobile applications
Games software adapted for use with television receivers
Publications in electronic form, typically supplied on-line from databases or from facilities provided on the Internet
Downloadable books
Downloadable electronic books
Digital instructional information downloadable from the Internet
Downloadable publications
Application software
Streamable sound recordings
Streamable videos
Media streaming software
Computer application software for streaming audio-visual media content via the Internet
Downloadable computer software
Downloadable application software
Downloadable video files
Downloadable computer graphics
Downloadable multimedia files
Downloadable educational media
Downloadable screensavers for phones and computers
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Provision of business information
Advertising services provided via the Internet
Production of television and radio advertisements
Retail services and online retail services in relation to food and drink, CDs, DVDs, posters, books, magazines, glassware, crockery, drinksware, bags, calendars, mobile phone accessories, caps, hats, t-shirts, socks, hooded tops (clothing), zip-up tops (clothing), stationery, computer accessories, bed linen, kitchen linen, bath towels
Online retail services and online retail services in relation to food and drink, CDs, DVDs, posters, books, magazines, glassware, crockery, drinksware, bags, calendars, mobile phone accessories, caps, hats, t-shirts, socks, hooded tops (clothing), zip-up tops (clothing), stationery, computer accessories, bed linen, kitchen linen, bath towels
Retail services relating to video recordings, tapes, cassettes, compact discs, films, video cassettes, video recorders, CD ROMS, computer games software, computer software, video games software and online games
Online retail services relating to video recordings, tapes, cassettes, compact discs, films, video cassettes, video recorders, CD ROMS, computer games software, computer software, video games software and online games
Retail services relating to digital music downloadable from the Internet
Online retail services relating to digital music downloadable from the Internet
Online retail services for downloadable and pre-recorded music
Retail services relating to periodical publications, magazines, books, photographs, pictures, prints, posters, notepads, catalogues, tickets, calendars, diaries, booklets, stickers, car stickers, cards, stationery and badges
Online retail services relating to periodical publications, magazines, books, photographs, pictures, prints, posters, notepads, catalogues, tickets, calendars, diaries, booklets, stickers, car stickers, cards, stationery and badges
Retail services relating to clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, headgear and bags
Online retail services relating to clothing, clothing accessories, footwear, headgear and bags
Retail services relating to perfumes, aftershaves and cosmetics
Online retail services relating to perfumes, aftershaves and cosmetics
Retail services relating to cups, mugs, crockery, cutlery, textiles, bed linen, toys
Online retail services relating to cups, mugs, crockery, cutlery, textiles, bed linen, toys
Promotion of musical concerts
Business management of musicians
Business management of musical performers
Retail services in relation to musical instruments
Retail services in relation to downloadable music files.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment services
Sound recording and video entertainment services
Entertainment services provided by on-line streams
Provision of information on entertainment via pod cast
Sound recordings provided by on-line streams
Video recordings provided by on-line streams
Video and audio recording production and recitals
Entertainment services by stage production
Concert, musical and video performances
Television and radio entertainment service
Entertainment services by stage production and cabaret
Production of video and /or sound recordings
Presentation, production and performance of shows, musical shows, concerts, videos, multimedia videos and radio and television programmes
Recording, film, and television studio services
Audio, film, video and television recording services
Publishing
Music publishing
Sound recording, film and video production and distribution services
Arranging and conducting of seminars, conferences and exhibitions
Publication of books, magazines and other texts
Rental of films, video and other visual media recordings
Electronic publication of sound, images and data
Digital music (not downloadable) provided from the Internet
Arranging of concerts
Management of concerts
Presentation, production and performance of shows, musical shows, concerts
Entertainment services in the nature of guest appearances at events
Electronic games services provided via a global computer network
Providing on-line publications (non-downloadable or non-streamable)
On-line publication of electronic books and journals (non-downloadable)
Publication and distribution of printed media and recordings
Production and distribution of radio and television shows and programmes
Radio production services
Production of animated and live action programmes
Production of recorded music
Organizing and presenting displays of entertainment relating to music
Providing interactive multi-player computer games via the Internet and electronic communication networks
Organisation and conduct of entertainment, games and competitions.