The trademark BEYOND was filed by Smyle Creative Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 27, 2021, and received six oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are six oppositions were filed:
The first opposition filed on July 27, 2021 by Beyond Meat, Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Nordemann Czychowski & Partner Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälte mbB and its proceedings were handled in English
The second opposition filed on July 27, 2021 by Jaguar Land Rover Limited on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by REDDIE & GROSE B.V. and its proceedings were handled in English
The third opposition filed on July 27, 2021 by Beyond the Bean Limited on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CORNET VINCENT SEGUREL and its proceedings were handled in English
The fourth opposition filed on July 26, 2021 by Beyond Rights Limited on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by TAYLOR WESSING N.V. and its proceedings were handled in English
The fifth opposition filed on July 25, 2021 by INFINITY MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS, S.L. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by INGENIAS and its proceedings were handled in English
The sixth opposition filed on July 22, 2021 by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Boult Wade Tennant LLP and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (French was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Consultancy services relating to business administration and organisation
Business consultancy
Business management
Business information
Organisation of trade fairs and exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Advertising services relating to hotels
Advertising services relating to the travel industries
Promotion [advertising] of travel
Business assistance, management and administrative services
Business consultation and management regarding marketing activities
Exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes
Organization of exhibitions and trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Production of television and radio advertisements
Production of visual content for brand campaigns, events and social media for advertising, promotional or commercial purposes
Production of video content for advertising and promotional broadcasts
Production of corporate videos for advertising and promotional purposes
Arranging, conducting, provision, management and organisation of product launches provided online and in person
Information and advisory services all relating to the aforesaid services
None relating to vehicles, all the aforesaid services relating to virtual and hybrid event solutions
None of the aforesaid services being for and in relation to the provision of interactive entertainment, interactive games, computer games, video games, interactive games tournaments, eSports and eSports tournaments.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Erection, repair and installation of temporary structures
Building sets and stages for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, awards ceremonies, product launches, gala dinners, symposiums, conventions, events and functions
Information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services, all the aforesaid services relating to virtual and hybrid event solutions
None of the aforesaid services being for and in relation to the provision of interactive entertainment, interactive games, computer games, video games, interactive games tournaments, eSports and eSports tournaments.
The mark was filed in class 38 with Radio and television broadcasting, all the aforesaid services relating to virtual and hybrid event solutions and none of the aforesaid services being for and in relation to the provision of interactive entertainment, interactive games, computer games, video games, interactive games tournaments, eSports and eSports tournaments..
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Arranging, conducting, provision, management and organisation of exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, symposiums, conventions, events and functions provided online and in person
Provision, arranging, conducting, management and organisation of sporting and cultural activities provided online and in person
Provision, arranging, conducting, management and organisation of events and activities for the purposes of entertainment, provided online and in person
Organisation of recreational activities provided online and in person
Organisation of webinars
Event organisation and management
Rental of temporary structures, stages and staging systems
Rental of stage scenery
Rental of stage sets
Production of videos and video content for entertainment broadcasts
Production of corporate videos for training purposes
Production of videos and video content for training purposes
Information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services, all the aforesaid services relating to virtual and hybrid event solutions
None of the aforesaid services being for and in relation to the provision of interactive entertainment, interactive games, computer games, video games, interactive games tournaments, eSports and eSports tournaments.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Designing sets and stages for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, awards ceremonies, product launches, gala dinners, symposiums, conventions, events and functions
Industrial design
Design project management
Engineering project management
Designing digital and web content for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, awards ceremonies, product launches, gala dinners, symposiums, conventions, events and functions
Information and advisory services relating to all the aforementioned services, all the aforesaid services relating to virtual and hybrid event solutions
None of the aforesaid services being for and in relation to the provision of interactive entertainment, interactive games, computer games, video games, interactive games tournaments, eSports and eSports tournaments.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Providing facilities for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, events and functions
Services for the organisation of catering at exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, events and functions
Provision of facilities and room rental including audio, visual and technical facilities for exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, events and functions
Arranging and providing temporary accommodation for the purposes of seminars, conferences, meetings, events and functions
Leasing and rental of rooms for the arranging, conducting, provision, management and organisation of product launches provided online and in person
Leasing and rental of rooms for arranging, conducting, provision, management and organisation of exhibitions, seminars, conferences, meetings, awards ceremonies, gala dinners, symposiums, conventions, events and functions provided online and in person
Information and advisory services all relating to the aforesaid services, all the aforesaid services relating to virtual and hybrid event solutions
None of the aforesaid being in relation to the provision of or the creating and sourcing innovative ingredients
None of the aforesaid being in relation to the sourcing of blenders and barista equipment for cafes and/or restaurants
None of the aforesaid services being for and in relation to the provision of interactive entertainment, interactive games, computer games, video games, interactive games tournaments, eSports and eSports tournaments.