The trademark KIKIKICKZ was filed by KBAA Conseil, a corporation established under the laws of the French Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on February 7, 2021, and received one opposition filed on April 19, 2021 by Kickz.com GmbH on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by SCHMIDT, VON DER OSTEN & HUBER RECHTSANWÄLTE STEUERBERATER PARTNERSCHAFT MBB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued April 19, 2021
The application was filed in French, and French was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on July 27, 2023. A transfer of the trademark registration was recorded on July 30, 2023. Change of name and professional address of the trademark registration was recorded on January 31, 2024.
The Appeal with reference B R1608/2023-1 was Opposition partially rejected according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 28, 2024 by the EUIPO. The Opposition with reference B 003144850 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on May 29, 2023 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Footwear
Sneakers
Clothing
Footwear for men and women.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Computerized file management
Auction and reverse auction services
Management of customer loyalty, incentive or promotional schemes
Organisation, operation and supervision of customer loyalty schemes
Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Providing business information via a web site
Retail services connected with the sale of clothing and clothing accessories
Retail services in relation to footwear
Dissemination of advertising matter online
Preparation of custom advertisements for others
Providing consumer product information
Provision of information and advice to consumers regarding the selection of products and items to be purchased
Goods or services price quotations
Mediation and conclusion of commercial transactions for others
Price analysis services
Provision of online price comparison services
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties via telecommunication systems
Tariff information and advisory services
Consultancy services relating to the procurement of goods and services