The trademark application AFICIONADOS was filed by The Aficionados Group Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (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 5, 2023.
The Appeal with reference B R1632/2021-2 was Remitted on Article 7/3 EUTMR according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on October 6, 2022 by the EUIPO. The Refusal with reference B 018243761 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on September 15, 2021 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media
Mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus
Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers
Computer software
Fire-extinguishing apparatus
Software
Computer hardware
Application software
Computer operating software
Computer software packages
Downloadable computer software
Interactive computer software
Computer graphics software
Data processing software
Computer software programs
Computer software applications
Website development software
Computer software development tools
Computer software applications, downloadable
Computer software for database management
Computer software for business purposes
Computer software for advertising
Computer software downloadable from global computer information networks
Computer software to enable browsing on global computer networks
Computer software in the field of electronic publishing
Electronic publications
Downloadable electronic publications
Electronic publications recorded on computer media
Computer software for use in creating and designing websites
Computer software to enable the provision of information via the Internet
Computer software to enable searching of data
Software for searching and retrieving information across a computer network
Computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases
Media content
Media software
Computer software to enable the provision of electronic media via the internet
MP3 players
Audio tapes, audio cassettes
Audio discs
Audio-video tapes
Audio-video cassettes
Audio-video discs
Video tapes
Video cassettes
Video discs
CDs, DVDs
Downloadable image files
Downloadable music files
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper and cardboard
Printed matter
Bookbinding material
Photographs
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paintbrushes
Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Plastic materials for packaging
Printers' type
Printing blocks
Arts, crafts and modelling equipment
Packaging material
Photo albums
Writing materials
Writing or drawing books
Books
Catalogues
Cards
Instruction manuals
Magazines
Mail order catalogues
Newspapers
Pamphlets
Periodical publications
Calendars
Printed publications
Diaries
Thesauri (book)
Postcards
Posters
Cards for use in connection with sales and promotional incentive schemes and promotional services
Printed forms
Booklets
Guide books
Printed guides
Quick reference pocket guides
Guide leaflets
Guide maps
Travel guide books
Printed hotel guides
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Advertising, including on-line advertising on a computer network
Rental of advertising space on the internet
Advertising and marketing services provided by means of social media
Advertising of the services of other vendors, enabling customers to conveniently view and compare the services of those vendors
Online advertising network matching services for connecting advertisers to websites
Computerised database management
Business information
Business planning
Business auditing
Business appraisals
Business consultation
Business statistical analysis
Business and market research
Provision of business statistical information
Business consultancy and advisory services
Business analysis, research and information services
Compilation of statistical data relating to business
Business information services provided online from a global computer network or the internet
Search engine marketing services
Data search in computer files for others
Providing a searchable online advertising guide featuring the goods and services of other on-line vendors on the internet
Providing online commercial directory information services
Providing business and commercial directory information via the internet
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Management, administration and organisation of customer loyalty, incentive or promotional schemes
Customer club services, for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
Retail services connected with the sale of furniture, furnishings, household containers, household utensils, household textiles, cookware, pottery, ceramic vessels, ceramic ornaments, china ornaments, crystal ornaments, glass ornaments, porcelain ornaments, all provided through an online portal or a physical store
Retail services connected with the sale of lamps, rugs, curtains, towels, clocks, watches, clothing, footwear, headgear, eyewear, sunglasses, bags, luggage, leather bags, leather wallets, leather purses, leather briefcases, leather suitcases, leather boxes, leather cases, all provided through an online portal or a physical store
Retail services connected with the sale of leather card cases, leather phone cases, leather key cases, leather key fobs, leather key chains, leather straps, leather coasters, leather place mats, hair decorations, cosmetics, toiletries, fragrances and perfumery, beauty products, domestic electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and publications, all provided through an online portal or a physical store
Information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training
Entertainment
Sporting and cultural activities
Providing online electronic publications
Providing online electronic publications, not downloadable
On-line publication of electronic books and journals (non-downloadable)
Publication of multimedia material online
On-line library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature newspapers, magazines, photographs and pictures via an on-line computer network
Entertainment booking services
Multimedia entertainment software publishing services
Writing services for blogs
Interactive entertainment services
Online interactive entertainment
Entertainment services for sharing audio and video recordings
On-line ticket agency services for entertainment purposes
Club entertainment services
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto
Industrial analysis and research services
Design and development of computer hardware and software
Computer software design
Computer software development
Software maintenance services
Computer software consultancy
Computer software rental services
Leasing of computer software
Updating of computer software
Software design and development
Computer software advisory services
Computer software consultancy services
Design of virtual reality software
Computer hardware and software consultancy
Development of interactive multimedia software
Development of virtual reality software
Design of computer game software
Computer programming and software design
Design of graphic software systems
Computer and computer software rental
Software as a service [SaaS]
Hosting services and software as a service and rental of software
Creation and maintenance of software for blogs
Development of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Application service provider (ASP)
Application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting computer software applications of others
Operating search engines
Search engine design services
Provision of Internet search engines
Providing search engines for obtaining data via communications networks
Electronic storage of digital images and photographs
Hosting a website for the electronic storage of digital photographs and videos
Interactive hosting services which allow the users to publish and share their own content and images online
Electronic storage of entertainment media content
Hosting web portals
Hosting of digital and multimedia content for others
Hosting of digital content, namely, on-line journals and blogs
Design and development of software for processing and distribution of multimedia contents
Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software to enable sharing of multimedia content and comments among users
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Services for providing food and drink
Temporary accommodation
Accommodation reservation services
Accommodation services
Arranging and providing temporary accommodation
Booking of temporary accommodation via the Internet
Holiday accommodation services
Hospitality services [accommodation]
Operating membership accommodation
Providing information about temporary accommodation via the Internet
Reservation services for accommodation
Reservation services for the booking of accommodation
Arranging holiday accommodation
Arranging hotel accommodation
Arranging of accommodation for holiday makers
Arranging of holiday accommodation
Arranging of hotel accommodation
Booking agency services for holiday accommodation
Booking of hotel accommodation
Booking services for hotels
Consultancy services relating to hotel facilities
Electronic information services relating to hotels
Agency services for booking hotel accommodation
Appraisal of hotel accommodation
Hotel accommodation reservation services
Hotel information
Hotel reservation services provided via the Internet
Hotel services for preferred customers
Information relating to hotels
Providing on-line information relating to holiday accommodation reservations
Provision of information relating to hotels
Rating holiday accommodation
Arranging of meals in hotels
Catering (Food and drink -)
Club services for the provision of food and drink
Hospitality services [food and drink]
Making reservations and bookings for restaurants and meals
Private members dining club services
Private members drinking club services
Hotels
Hotel services
Hotel information
Hotel accommodation services
Hotel accommodation reservation services
Booking of hotel accommodation
Booking services for hotels
Professional consultancy relating to hotels
Appraisal of hotel accommodation
Hotel restaurant services
Restaurants
Booking of restaurant seats
Booking of restaurant places
Restaurant reservation services
Provision of information relating to restaurants
Reservation of meals
Restaurant services incorporating licensed bar facilities
Bar services
Provision of information relating to bars
Provision of information, booking and reservation services for hotels, restaurants and bars
Information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.