The trademark PARSONS BOOKSHOP AT WILTON PARK was filed by Iput PLC, a corporation established under the laws of Ireland (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on August 23, 2021, and received one opposition filed on November 22, 2021 by THE NEW SCHOOL, a not-for-profit corporation on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by Mewburn Ellis LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 22, 2021
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 9 with following description of goods:
Sound recordings
Music recordings
Video recordings
Audio visual recordings
Audio books
CDs
DVDs
SACDs
Books and other publications recorded on computer media
Computer software
Computer games programs
Electronic publications (downloadable) provided on-line from databases, via the Internet or any other communications network
Photographic, cinematographic and optical apparatus and instruments
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Apparatus all for audio and/or video recording and reproduction
DVD players, radios, hi-fi apparatus and equipment, CD players, MP3 players, DVD boxes and televisions
Calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers
Telecommunications apparatus
Mobile phone accessories
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Computer software downloadable from the Internet
Compact discs, pre-recorded and blank CDs and DVDs
Materials for recording or carrying pre-recorded audio and/or video
Digital music downloadable from the Internet
Electronic publications (downloadable)
Computer games
Racks and boxes, all adapted for holding records, audio tapes, compact discs, DVDs and/or video tapes
Mouse mats
Parts and fittings for all the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Printed publications
Books
Periodicals
Magazines
Posters
Photographs
Calendars
Greeting cards
Paper, cardboard
Stationery
Gift vouchers
Book tokens
Book binding materials
Protective covers for books
Brochures
Newspapers
Pens
Pencils
Binders
Notebooks
Postcards
Prospectuses
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paint brushes
Typewriters and office requisites (except furniture)
Instructional and teaching material (except apparatus)
Plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes)
Printers' type
Printing blocks
Prints
Engravings
Paint boxes for children
Printed matter relating to promotional, advertising, incentive and loyalty schemes, promotional material, brochures and pamphlets
Cards for use in connection with the aforesaid schemes.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Retail services connected with the sale of books and other printed matter and publications
The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of books and other printed matter and printed publications enabling customers to conveniently view, sample and purchase those goods in a retail outlet
The bringing together, for the benefit of others, of a variety of books and other printed matter and printed publications enabling customers to conveniently view, sample and purchase those goods from a mail order catalogue or internet web site or by means of telecommunications
The provision of information and advice to prospective purchasers of goods including such services provided on-line from a database, via the Internet or any other communications network
Advertising and promotional services
Incentive and loyalty schemes
Retail services in respect of apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, magnetic data carriers, recording discs, computer software, pre-recorded and blank CDs and DVDs, computer games, paper, cardboard, printed publications, books, periodicals, brochures, magazines, newspapers, stationery, artists' materials, office requisites, instructional and teaching materials, games, toys and playthings
Market assessment and reporting services
Business information services
Market research services
Consultancy services relating to business planning
Strategic business planning
Business management consultancy services
Marketing analysis and marketing surveys
Publicity, advertising and promotional services
The organisation and management of promotional and incentive schemes
Information, advice and business assistance, all relating to the aforesaid services
Retail services connected with the sale of board games, jigsaws, stationery supplies, art materials
Retail services connected with the sale of pamphlets, printed pamphlets, brochures, printed brochures, information booklets, books, printed autograph books, binding materials for books and papers, educational books, scrap books, photographs, photographs [printed], signed photographs, photographs (apparatus for mounting-), unmounted and mounted photographs, writing books, writing Instruments, writing cases [stationery], photographic images and collectable pieces of imagery and writings
Business management of retail outlets.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Provision of information relating to books, authors, literature and related events
Services for locating books and other printed matter
Publication and distribution of printed publications
Organisation, production and presentation of events, quizzes and competitions
Arranging and hosting of book-signing events, children's fun days and other activities with authors
Provision of on-line electronic publications (not downloadable)
Book reviews and reviews of other publications provided on-line from a database, via the Internet or any other communications network
Provision of on-line readings lists
Ticket procurement, reservation and information services relating to entertainment events, concerts, theatres, cinemas, and to sporting, cultural, literary and theatrical events
Arranging and conducting of book prize competitions
Provision of information about the foregoing
Organisation of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes
Film production
Presentation of live performances
Production of radio and television programmes
Publication of books
Provision of electronic games services provided by means of the Internet
The provision of on-line electronic publications and digital music (not downloadable) from the Internet
Cultural services
Cultural activities
Organisation of cultural events
Entertainment, sporting and cultural events
Arranging of cultural events
Workshops for cultural events.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Provision of food and drink
Food and drink catering
Cafes
Providing food and drink in Internet cafes
Cafeteria services
Catering in fast food cafeterias
Catering services for company cafeterias
Mobile catering
Outside catering
Catering services
Catering for the provision of food and beverages
Rental of rooms
Rental of rooms for social functions and events
Rental of rooms as temporary living accommodations.