EUTM file information

018322494

LIONS

October 15, 2020

Trademark Summary

The trademark LIONS was filed by LIONS RUGBY COMPANY (PTY) LIMITED, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of South Africa (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on November 23, 2020, and received three oppositions.

Opposition Proceedings

There are three Oppositions claimed against trademark.

The first opposition filed on February 23, 2021 by NFL Properties Europe GmbH on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by OSBORNE CLARKE (HAMBURG) and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on February 22, 2021 by Siemes Schuhcenter GmbH & Co. KG on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by STEFFAN & KIEHNE PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and its proceedings were handled in English The third opposition filed on February 21, 2021 by British & Irish Lions Designated Activity Company on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by KELTIE LIMITED and its proceedings were handled in English

The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Italian was selected as the second language).

Goods And Services

  • The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
    1. Clothing, including but not limited to: rugby apparel, supporters apparel, caps, scarves
    2. Footwear
    3. All of the aforementioned goods limited to those in connection with rugby.
  • The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
    1. Games and playthings
    2. Sporting articles not included in other classes
    3. Balls
    4. Elbow guards, sports guards
    5. All of the aforementioned goods limited to those in connection with rugby.
  • The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
    1. Provision of training, entertainment
    2. Sporting and cultural activities including, but not limited to, rugby
    3. Gaming and recreation
    4. Sporting events
    5. Radio, television and online platform channels
    6. Sport events
    7. All of the aforementioned services limited to those in connection with rugby.
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