The trademark SLOTMAN was filed by HOMO DEVELOPUS, a corporation established under the laws of the Czech Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 7, 2020, and received one opposition filed on November 11, 2020 by Playtika Ltd. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by FISH & RICHARDSON P.C. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 11, 2020
The application was filed in Czech, and Czech was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003134764 was refused according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 9, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Software
Gaming software that generates or displays wager outcomes of gaming machines
Computer game software, recorded
Games software
Computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones
Computer games programmes downloaded via the internet [software]
Electronic game software for handheld electronic devices
Computer game software for use with on-line interactive games
Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network
Software programs for video games
Betting software
Graphical user interface software
Computer software for the administration of on-line games and gaming
Computer application software featuring games and gaming
Electronic publications, downloadable, relating to games and gaming.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Casino services
Providing casino facilities [gambling]
Leasing of casino games
On-line casino services
Providing games
Provision of games by means of a computer based system
Game services provided online from a computer network
Online game services through mobile devices
Gambling services
On-line gambling services
Casino, gaming and gambling services
Production of plays
Arranging of games
On-line gaming services
Providing online entertainment in the nature of game tournaments
Providing on-line interactive computer games
Educational services relating to information technology.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
IT services
Information technology support services
Information technology [IT] consultancy
IT consultancy, advisory and information services
Software development
Software design and development
Development of computer game software
Development of interactive multimedia software
Computer software design
Design, development and implementation of software
Design and development of video game software
Consultancy relating to software design and development
Design and development of computer game software and virtual reality software