The trademark THE SUPER LEAGUE was filed by European Super League Company, S.L, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on May 4, 2021, and received one opposition filed on July 15, 2021 by Superligaen A/S on (a) Art. 8(4), (b) Likelihood of confusion, (c) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by GORRISSEN FEDERSPIEL ADVOKATPARTNERSELSKAB and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 15, 2021
It was designated 'Basic Application' for International Application 1643217 at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (Spanish was selected as the second language).
Appointment and Replacement of representative of the trademark registration was recorded on October 3, 2021.
The Opposition with reference B 003150803 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(5) EUTMR with decision issued on March 6, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Cosmetics
Toiletry preparations
Soap
Perfumes
Perfumery
After-shave lotions
Shaving preparations
Shampoos
Hair conditioners
Toothpaste
Mouth washes
Body deodorants
Antiperspirants [toiletries]
Bath gel
Cosmetic creams
Make-up removing preparations
Sunscreen preparations
Hair lotions
Make-up preparations
Cosmetic pencils
Decorative transfers for cosmetic purposes
Cleaning preparations
Polishing preparations
Scouring solutions
Abrasives
Detergents, other than for use in manufacturing operations and for medical purposes
Shoe polish
Shoe wax
Leather preservatives
Wipes incorporating cleaning preparations
Essential oils.
The mark was filed in class 4 with following description of goods:
Industrial oils
Grease for boots
Beeswax
Wax lights
Candle wax
Lubricants
Dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions
Fuels
Motor fuel
Biofuels
Illuminants
Candles
Wicks for lighting
Wax [raw material]
Tapers
Christmas tree candles
Perfumed candles.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Pharmaceutical preparations
Food supplements for sportsmen
Pharmaceutical preparations for treating sports injuries
Food for babies
Dressings, medical
Dietetic beverages adapted for medical purposes
First-aid boxes, filled
Medicine cases, portable, filled
Diaper changing mats, disposable, for babies
Deodorants for clothing and textiles
Adhesive plasters
Babies' diapers
Vitamin supplement patches
Nutritional supplements
Massage candles for therapeutic purposes
Bandages for dressings.
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Memorial plates of metal
Works of art of common metal
Split rings of common metal for keys
Figurines of common metal
Statues of common metal
Statuettes of common metal
Sculptures of metal
Trophies of common metal
Badges of metal for vehicles
Bottle caps of metal.
The mark was filed in class 8 with following description of goods:
Hand tools and implements, hand-operated
Tin openers, non-electric
Pizza cutters, non-electric
Table cutlery [knives, forks and spoons]
Table knives, forks and spoons of plastic
Razor cases
Manicure sets
Nail files
Razors, electric or non-electric
Beard clippers
Shaving cases
Scissors
Flat irons
Penknives
Tweezers.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Sound transmitting apparatus
Apparatus for the transmission of images
Apparatus for the reproduction of images
Sound reproduction apparatus
Apparatus for recording images
Sound recording apparatus
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Compact Discs [audio-video]
DVDs
Computer games
Software
Computer software applications, downloadable
Video games software
Computer software, recorded
Computer game software, downloadable
Application software for mobile phones
Recorded computer game programs
Software for tablet computers
Computer hardware
Computer peripherals
Publications in electronic format
Covers for smartphones
Mobile telephone cases
Covers for tablet computers
Batteries for mobile phones
Computer cases
Sleeves for laptops
Carriers adapted for mobile phones
Video game cartridges
Downloadable music files
Downloadable image files
Memory cards for video game machines
Virtual reality headsets
Wearable video display monitors
Recorded content
Video recordings
Games software
Computers
Tablet computers
Electronic panels for displaying messages
Downloadable videos
Electronic publications, downloadable
Downloadable software
Downloadable films
Downloadable applications
Media content
Podcasts
Spectacles
Sunglasses
Goggles for sports
Cases for sunglasses
Covers for sunglasses
Binoculars
Magnets
Ornamental magnets
Directional compasses
Protective helmets for sports
Encoded identification bracelets, magnetic
Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images
Sports whistles
Electronic sports training simulators
Downloadable emoticons for mobile phones
Biometric identity cards
Video projectors
Data processing apparatus
USB flash drives
Measuring apparatus
Protective masks
Electronic key fobs being remote control apparatus
Smartglasses
Chronographs [time recording apparatus]
Battery chargers
Mouse pads
Television apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 10 with following description of goods:
Abdominal pads
Pacifiers for babies
Clips for dummies
Physical exercise apparatus for medical purposes
Abdominal corsets
Physiotherapy apparatus
Gloves for massage
Massage apparatus
Crutches
Urinals being vessels
Compression garments
Knee bandages, orthopaedic
Condoms
Diagnostic apparatus for medical purposes
Support bandages
Bandages, elastic
Orthopaedic bandages for joints
Thermometers for medical purposes
Feeding bottles
Therapeutic facial masks
Sanitary masks for medical purposes
Cushions for medical purposes
Orthopaedic belts
Esthetic massage apparatus.
The mark was filed in class 11 with following description of goods:
Flaming torches
Hot water bottles
Socks, electrically heated
Electrically heated clothing
USB-powered cup heaters
USB-powered hand warmers
Fairy lights for festive decoration
Lamps
Blankets, electric, not for medical purposes
Electric torches
Head torches
Coffee machines, electric
Bread toasters
Barbecues
Fans [air-conditioning]
Cooking utensils, electric
Drying apparatus
Refrigerators
Electrically heated carpets.
The mark was filed in class 12 with following description of goods:
Vehicles
Apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water
Safety seats for children, for vehicles
Automobile tyres
Bicycles
Bags adapted for pushchairs
Baskets adapted for bicycles
Seat covers for vehicles
Saddle covers for bicycles
Saddle covers for motorcycles
Vehicle covers [shaped]
Bicycle bells.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Jewellery
Necklaces [jewellery]
Watches
Wristwatches
Clocks
Chronographs [watches]
Wall clocks
Lockets [jewellery]
Pendants
Bracelets [jewellery]
Pins (jewellery)
Tie clips
Tie pins
Cuff links
Medals
Ornamental pins
Jewellery hat pins
Key rings
Key rings [split rings with trinket or decorative fob]
Coins
Trophies of precious metals
Statues of precious metal
Figurines of precious metal
Statuettes of precious metal
Badges of precious metal
Apparatus for timing sports events.
The mark was filed in class 15 with following description of goods:
Musical instruments
Musical boxes
Stands for musical instruments.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper
Cardboard
Colouring books
Writing or drawing books
Drawing materials
Activity books
Magazines [periodicals]
Newspapers
Books
Journals
Bookmarkers
Score sheets
Event programs
Event albums
Photograph albums
Autograph books
Printed timetables
Brochures
Photographs [printed]
Bumper stickers
Stickers [stationery]
Albums
Sticker albums
Trading cards, other than for games
Posters
Tablecloths of paper
Table napkins of paper
Bags [envelopes, pouches] of paper or plastics, for packaging
Invitation cards
Greeting cards
Wrapping paper
Coasters of paper
Tablemats of paper
Garbage bags of paper or of plastics
Paper coffee filters
Adhesive labels
Labels of paper or cardboard
Towels of paper
Toilet paper
Tissues of paper for removing make-up
Handkerchiefs of paper
Stationery
Instructional materials
Teaching materials (except apparatus)
Copying paper [stationery]
Envelopes [stationery]
Pads [stationery]
Exercise books
Paper sheets for note-taking
Writing paper
Binder paper
Document files [stationery]
Book-cover paper
Luminous paper
Self-adhesive paper for notes
Paperweights
Name badges [office requisites]
Flags of paper
Paper pennants
Writing instruments
Fountain pens
Pencils
Ball-point pen and pencil sets
Felt tip markers
Fiber-tip pens
Ink
Rubber stamps
Lithographs
Paintings (pictures), framed or unframed
Colouring pencils
Pencil ornaments
Address books
Planners [printed matter]
Personal organizers
Road maps
Tickets
Entry tickets
Comic books
Calendars
Postcards
Transfers (decalcomanias)
Office requisites (except furniture)
Correcting fluids [office requisites]
Rubber erasers
Paper clips
Thumbtacks
Adhesive bands for stationery or household purposes
Adhesive tape dispensers [office requisites]
Staples
Stencils
Paper-clips
Bookends
Stamps (seals)
Postage stamps
Cards
Credit cards without magnetic coding
Passport holders
Check book holders
Pen cases
Pen clips
Pen wipers
Pencil holders
Pencil lead holders
Pencil leads
Pencil sharpeners, electric or non-electric
Pencils
Penholders
Pens [office requisites]
Bibs of paper
Banners of paper
Pamphlets
Folders for papers
Document holders [stationery]
Pictures
Printed matter
Betting slips
Paintbrushes
Sports trading cards.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods:
Leather and imitation leather
Leather straps
Umbrellas
Umbrella covers
Parasols
Bags for sports
Bags
Traveling bags
Backpacks
School bags
Bumbags
Handbags
Business card cases
Leather bags
Beach bags
Garment bags for travel
Suitcases
Document cases
Luggage label holders
Briefcases
Vanity cases, not fitted
Key cases
Pocket wallets
Purses
Whips
Collars for animals
Card cases [notecases]
Travelling trunks
Shopping bags
Conference folders.
The mark was filed in class 20 with following description of goods:
Furniture
Mirrors [looking glasses]
Statues of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Figurines of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Trophies made of plastic
Trophies made of wood
Identity plates, not of metal
Plastic key cards, not encoded and not magnetic
Cushions
Racks (furniture)
Coat hangers
Fans for personal use, non-electric
Key holders [furniture]
Picture frames
Numberplates, not of metal
Chests for toys
Bottle racks
Busts of wood, wax, plaster or plastic
Stoppers, not of glass, metal or rubber
Identification bracelets, not of metal.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Utensils for household purposes
Kitchen utensils
Containers for household or kitchen use
Drinking vessels
Beer mugs
Cups
Glasses [receptacles]
Glass jars [carboys]
Table plates
Trays for household purposes
Trivets [table utensils]
Coasters, not of paper or textile
Saucers
Teapots
Gloves for household purposes
Bottle openers, electric and non-electric
Corkscrews, electric and non-electric
Bottles
Vacuum bottles
Heat-insulated containers
Boxes for dispensing paper towels
Waste paper baskets
Brushes
Combs
Tooth brushes
Dental floss
Coin banks
Drinking flasks
Souvenir plates
Plates
Sugar bowls
Ice buckets
Statues, figurines, plaques and works of art, made of materials such as porcelain, terra-cotta or glass, included in the class
Sports bottles, empty
Drinking bottles for sports
Cleaning brushes for sports equipment.
The mark was filed in class 22 with following description of goods:
Ropes and string
Nets
Tarpaulins, awnings, tents, and unfitted coverings
Awnings of textile
Awnings of synthetic materials
Sails
Sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk
Padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics
Raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes for raw fibrous textile materials.
The mark was filed in class 24 with following description of goods:
Bed linen
Household linen
Bedspreads
Pillowcases
Curtains of textile or plastic
Bath linen, except clothing
Dish towels for drying
Handkerchiefs of textile
Wall hangings of textile
Flags of textile or plastic
Banners of textile or plastic
Tablecloths, not of paper
Labels of textile
Coasters of textile
Badges made of fabric material.
The mark was filed in class 26 with following description of goods:
Brooches (clothing accessories)
Needles
Hair bands
Hair slides
Hair ribbons
Pins, other than jewellery
Prize ribbons
Shoe ornaments, not of precious metal
Heat adhesive patches for decoration of textile articles [haberdashery]
Needles of precious metal
Boxes of precious metal for needles
Ornamental novelty badges [buttons]
Buckles [clothing accessories]
Shoe trimmings.
The mark was filed in class 27 with following description of goods:
Carpets
Rugs
Bath mats
Automobile carpets
Gymnastic mats
Mats
Door mats
Wall hangings, not of textile.
The mark was filed in class 29 with following description of goods:
Meat
Fish, not live
Poultry, not live
Game, not live
Meat extracts
Frozen vegetables
Vegetables, dried
Vegetables cooked
Fruit, preserved
Dried fruit
Frozen fruits
Cooked fruits
Jellies for food
Jams
Compotes
Eggs
Milk
Cheese
Butter
Yogurt
Milk products
Oils for food.
The mark was filed in class 30 with following description of goods:
Coffee
Tea
Cocoa
Artificial coffee
Rice
Pasta
Noodles
Tapioca
Sago
Flour
Cereal preparations
Bread
Pastries
Confectionery
Chocolate
Ice cream
Sorbets [ices]
Edible ices
Sugar, honey, treacle
Yeast
Baking-powder
Cooking salt
Seasonings
Spices
Vinegar
Sauces [condiments]
Condiments
Ice cubes.
The mark was filed in class 31 with following description of goods:
Pet food
Beverages for animals
Fresh fruits, nuts, vegetables and herbs.
The mark was filed in class 32 with following description of goods:
Non-alcoholic beverages
Syrups for beverages
Mineral water [beverages]
Carbonated waters
Isotonic beverages
Vegetable juices [beverages]
Fruit juices
Iced fruit beverages
Beer
Alcohol-free beers
Low-alcohol beer
Energy drinks
Soft drinks.
The mark was filed in class 33 with Alcoholic beverages, except beers and alcoholic preparations for making beverages..
The mark was filed in class 34 with following description of goods:
Matchboxes
Ashtrays for smokers
Cigarette cases
Lighters for smokers.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financing services
Financial sponsorship of sports events
Real estate management
Issuance of travellers' cheques
Financial sponsorship
Banking
E-wallet payment services
Loans [financing]
Issuance of credit cards
Processing of credit card payments
Processing of debit card payments
Safe deposit services.
The mark was filed in class 37 with following description of goods:
Construction services
Construction of sports grounds
Repair of sports equipment
Providing information relating to the repair of sports equipment
Office machines and equipment installation, maintenance and repair
Repair of tools
Irrigation devices installation and repair
Machinery installation, maintenance and repair
Maintenance and repair of gymnastic and sporting articles.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
News agency services
Radio communications
Communications services
Electronic network communications
Data communications services
Online communications services
Rental of communications equipment
Provision of communications information
Communications services for accessing a database
Interactive broadcasting and communications services
Advisory services relating to communications
Transmission of information by electronic communications networks
Communications services provided over the Internet
Advisory and consultancy services relating to wireless communications and wireless communications equipment
Consultancy services relating to data communications
Transmission of short messages [SMS], images, speech, sound, music and text communications between mobile telecommunications devices
Transmission of messages, data and content via the Internet and other computer and communications networks
Audio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the internet and other communications networks
Providing access to websites on the Internet or any other communications network
Communications services for the exchange of data in electronic form
Provision of communications facilities for the interchange of digital data
Providing access to the Internet and other communications networks
Providing access to databases
Transmission of electronic mail
Transmission of digital files
Communications via a global computer network or the internet
Computer communications services for the transmission of information
Electronic communications services for the transmission of data
Assisting others in providing cable television communications services
Provision of on-line communications services
Providing information in the field of telecommunications
Information transmission via electronic communications networks
Broadcasting services
Radio broadcasting
Television broadcasting
Cable television broadcasting
Internet radio broadcasting services
Streaming of esports events
Streaming of data
Streaming of television over the Internet
Streaming audio and video material on the Internet