The trademark VA was filed by VOLTAERO, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 23, 2021, and received two oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are two Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on May 24, 2021 by VAS Aero Services LLC on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by MANUEL ILLESCAS Y ASOCIADOS, S.L. and its proceedings were handled in English The second opposition filed on March 10, 2021 by Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) e.V. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by CHARRIER RAPP & LIEBAU PATENTANWÄLTE PARTG MBB and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003147496 was rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on June 5, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Aeroplanes
Air and space vehicles
Structural parts for air and space vehicles, in particular wings, winglets, Fuselages, Wing attachments, Spoilers, Steering mechanisms, daggerboards, Sail appendages, Empennages, Landing gear wheels, Running gear
Aircraft and structural parts and constituent elements therefor, included in class 12
Helicopters and structural parts and constituent elements therefor, included in class 12
Drones
Electric and hybrid aircraft
Vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air and water
Vehicles and mobility conveyances
Apparatus for transport of passengers and travellers by air.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Uniforms [clothing for occupational use]
Pinafores
Footwear
Headgear.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Instruction, providing of training, preparation and teaching for pilots and cabin crew
Education and teaching of pilots and flight crew
Entertainment and sports in the aeronautical field
Airplane and aircraft flight instruction
Accreditation of professional competency in the aeronautical field
Arranging of congresses and conferences for cultural and educational purposes in the aeronautical field
Arranging of webinars in the aeronautical field
Arranging of sports events, competitions and sporting tournaments in the aeronautical field
Providing of training relating to aviation
Providing instruction for pilots
Arranging and conducting of training courses, conferences, seminars and workshops in the aeronautical field
Training of pilots
Providing of training for pilots and cabin crew
Flight training
In-flight entertainment
Health and safety training
Providing of first aid training
Training for emergency situations
Information, advice and consultancy relating to all the aforesaid services
Providing of training in airplane maintenance
Educational Services, Namely Conducting Live and Online Classes, Symposia, Seminars and Webinars in the Field of Aircraft Maintenance, Modification, and Repair and Distribution of Training Materials in Connection Therewith
Providing of training on aircraft piloting safety rules
Educational advisory services and assistance in training in the field of aviation
Providing of training of flight theory and practice, seminars and training for private businesses in the field of aviation
Operation of training centres and facilities in relation to aviation and/or aviation training, operation of flight simulators and other aviation training equipment, scheduling of, and providing information about, training sessions for airline industry personnel and customers (including individuals undertaking pilot or aircrew training).