The trademark MFlight was filed by Darryl Johnson, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant") and Gamaliel Toledo Diaz, a national of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Co-Applicant", and jointly with the "Applicant" referred to as the "Applicants" going forward). The application was published for oppositions on August 23, 2020, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on November 5, 2020 by GRAF VONS SPENS BARON VON EINEM, MICHAEL WOLFGANG on (a) Identity of marks and Goods and Services, (b) Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by Renz, Anne-Kathrin and its proceedings were handled in German The second opposition filed on November 5, 2020 by MFLIGHT CLUB E.V on Art. 8(4). the opponent was represented by Renz, Anne-Kathrin and its proceedings were handled in German
The application was filed in German, and German was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003134386 was Reject opposition: opposition not admissible according to Article 5(2) EUTMDR with decision issued on June 12, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003134424 was rejected according to Article 8(4) EUTMR with decision issued on March 20, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable software
Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application [mobile apps]
Downloadable software in the form of a mobile application for data exchange in the field of motorsports and fan articles for motorsports
Instant messaging software
Cloud-based software for data exchange in the field of motorsports and fan articles for motorsports
Downloadable computer software for the transmission, reception and processing of electronic messages, images, graphics, sound, video and text by means of data transmission, in particular via the Internet
Computer software for the creation, editing, uploading, downloading, accesses, posting, blogging, streaming, linking and sharing electronic media via computer and communication networks
Downloadable computer software for arranging and conducting e-commerce
Electronic publications, downloadable
Optical or electronic membership cards
Games software.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Clocks
Ornaments [jewellery, jewelry (Am.)].
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Photographs [printed]
Fan postcards
Office requisites, except furniture
Packaging materials
Magazines, in particular about motorsports
Books, in particular about motorsports
Coffee-table books.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Bunting of textile or plastic [fan articles]
Textiles and textile goods
Bed clothes and blankets, In particular being fan articles
Tablecloths, in particular being fan articles.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing, footwear
Headgear
Waist belts
Neck bands
Scarves
Baseball caps
Caps with visors
Gloves [clothing].
The mark was filed in class 26 with Novelty buttons [badges] for wear and Ornamental novelty badges..
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Toy cars
Scale model vehicles
Games
Sporting articles.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Publication of publicity materials on-line
Dissemination of advertising matter online
Online mail order in the field of motorsports articles and fan articles, namely rims, seat covers, Foot mats, Steering wheels, Undercarriages for vehicles, Exhaust systems, Deflectors, key tags, Lanyards, Stickers, lifeĀ belts, Foils for vehicle parts of all kinds, protective covers for vehicles, stationery [ballpoint pens and paper], Rucksacks and Bags, Cups and Crockery, hand towels, Clothing and headgear, Shoes, Flags and banners of all kinds, Umbrellas,, tents, Trailers, Stickers, Spectacles, Jewellery, Clocks, Seat cushions, Bedlinen, Botlle openers
Wholesaling and retailing relating to motorsports articles and fan articles, Also provided via the Internet, Namely rims, seat covers, Foot mats, Steering wheels, Undercarriages for vehicles, Exhaust systems, Deflectors, key tags, Lanyards, Stickers, lifeĀ belts, Foils for vehicle parts of all kinds, protective covers for vehicles, stationery [ballpoint pens and paper], Rucksacks and Bags, Cups and Crockery, hand towels, Clothing, Headgear, Shoes, Flags and banners of all kinds, Umbrellas,, tents, Trailers, Stickers, Spectacles, Jewellery, Clocks, Seat cushions, Bedlinen, Botlle openers
Dissemination of advertising, including for others, via an online communications network
Arranging commercial transactions, for others, via online shops.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Providing user access to platforms on the Internet
Providing access to e-commerce platforms on the Internet
Telecommunication services provided via platforms and portals on the Internet and other media
Providing internet chatrooms
Providing online forums
On-line transmission of electronic publications.
The mark was filed in class 39 with following description of goods:
Arranging and conducting of sightseeing tours
Arranging of visits to exhibitions
Arranging and conducting of tours and sightseeing.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Fan clubs
Arranging and conducting sporting events and competitions
Arranging and conducting of events, exhibitions and trade fairs in the field of motorsports
Arranging and conducting of driver training
Arranging and conducting of automobile races and rallies
Organisation of motorsports clubs
Arranging of courses and training, in particular in the field of motorsports
Publication of calendars of events
Arranging and conducting of vehicle shows
Production of live performances in the field of motorsports
Arranging and conducting of live performances in the field of motorsports
Production of motorsports events for television
Organisation and arranging of celebrations, parties and banquets
Online entertainment, in particular in the field of motorsports
Online sports betting services
Online interactive entertainment
Providing of online publications, in particular in the field of motorsports
Electronic online publication of periodicals and books
On-line gaming services
Providing online videos
Provision of images, on-line
Dissemination of online publications and newsletters in the field of motorsports.