The trademark FUTURE FACE was filed by Jashin Faisal Baroud, a national of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on March 9, 2021, and received one opposition filed on June 9, 2021 by Meta Platforms, Inc. on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Stobbs and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued June 9, 2021
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Marketing
Public relations services
Business project and process management
Project studies for businesses
Writing of business project studies and reports
Preparation and conducting of public opinion surveys
Development of commercial strategies and commercial policy for innovative social projects
Consultancy relating to business planning
Matching skilled volunteers with non-profit organisations
Organising and coordinating volunteer projects for charitable organisations
Market research services
Arranging events for advertising and business purposes
Services of consultants in the field of employment
Mediation in establishing business contacts between enterprises and young people
Personnel recruitment and management consultancy
Recruiting of personnel
Business mediation in retailing in the field of merchandise
Online retailing relating to cosmetics, perfumery, watches, clothing, footwear, headwear, masks, bags, pens, books, notepads, umbrellas, household or kitchen utensils and tableware, glassware, porcelain and earthenware, cups, mugs, fabrics and textile goods, including towels
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services, Including organisation, management and implementation of loyalty schemes based on rebates or incentives
Managing consumer advantage and/or loyalty cards
Office functions
Computerized file management
Data analysis (making inventories of and classifying data)
Preparation and managing of databases containing information of goods and services relating to events for sporting, educational and entertainment purposes, including nutrition, psychologists, instructors and therapists, assessments, charities, voluntary organisations and charitable institutions
Arranging and conducting of trade fairs, exhibitions, congresses and presentations for commercial or advertising purposes
Providing commercial or social communications for promotional services
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
Including all the aforesaid services provided via electronic channels, such as the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Education
Providing of training, including arranging and conducting of classes, workshops, seminars and congresses
Developing, organising and conducting training and coaching programmes
Vocational and study guidance (education)
Personal development training and workshops for self-improvement and self-development
Publishing of magazines, books, periodicals, electronic and non-electronic publications, whether or not interactive
Organisation of educational trade fairs and exhibitions
Organisation of educational, cultural, sporting and entertainment events, training and parties
Compilation of (digital) radio and television programmes, whether or not interactive
Compilation of (digital) programmes on the Internet, whether or not interactive
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
Including all the aforesaid services provided via electronic channels, including the internet.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Psychological counselling and assistance, Including spiritual counselling and Coaching and Group therapy
Mental counselling of individuals
Advice relating to mental problems, especially psychosocial, psychosomatic problems and bereavement counselling
Advice on solving and/or preventing mental and physical complaints
Advice on the functioning of client mental health
Services in the medical and paramedical field for promoting mental and physical wellbeing
Alternative medical services
Conducting of alternative therapies
Meditation therapy
Consultancy and information regarding the aforesaid services, including via electronic networks, such as the Internet.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Online social networking services
Dating services provided through social networking
Personal introduction and introductory services
Personal and social services, namely providing of emotional support to families, young people and other individuals
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
All the aforesaid services whether or not via electronic channels, including the Internet.