The trademark GA was filed by NIKE Innovate C.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 23, 2020, and received one opposition filed on July 22, 2020 by GTIL Limited on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SCHAAFHAUSEN PATENTANWÄLTE PartGmbB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 22, 2020
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on January 27, 2021. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 9, 2022. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on August 17, 2022. Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on June 4, 2023.
The Opposition with reference B 003126597 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on August 29, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Bags
Sports bags
Backpacks
Duffle bags
Messenger bags
Tote bags
Gym bags
Drawstring pouches
Waist bags
Kit bags
Boot bags
Cosmetic and toiletry bags
Trunks (luggage) and suitcases
Umbrellas
Shoulder bags
Accessories of leather and imitations of leather
Leather straps.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headwear
Shoes
Jerseys
Pants
Shorts
T-shirts
Shirts
Sweatshirts
Hooded sweatshirts
Hoods
Sweatpants
Vests tank tops
Pullovers
Warm-up suits
Jackets
Anoraks
Coats
Underwear
Belts
Sports bras
Socks
Wrist bands
Headbands
Hats
Caps
Bandanas
Hosiery
Visors
Sweatbands
Sweaters
Skirts
Dresses
Scarves
Gloves
Athletic uniforms
Athletic tights
Athletic sleeves
Clothing for athletic use.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Sporting articles and equipment
Sports balls
Basketballs.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail store services and on-line retail store services in relation to clothing, apparel, apparel accessories, footwear, footwear accessories, headwear, eyewear and accessories, sporting goods and equipment, bags, sports bags, sports and fitness products and accessories, compression sleeves for athletic use
Retail store services and on-line retail store services in relation to padded elbow compression sleeves sold as an integral component of athletic clothing, namely for jerseys or uniforms, near field communication (NFC) technology-enabled apparel and footwear, near field communication (NFC) tags, radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, computer application software for mobile phones and personal digital devices
Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions, and marketing.