The trademark application YOLO INVESTMENTS was filed by Vereeni Investments Limited, a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Malta (the "Applicant"). Application refused.
The application was filed in English (German was selected as the second language).
The Refusal with reference B 018534089 was Rejected according to Article 7(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on January 3, 2022 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Application software
Computer and mobile application software
Computer software and downloadable software
Downloadable games
Downloadable bingo games
Downloadable poker games
Gambling, gaming and betting computer software and downloadable software, including downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application, relating to or featuring games, gaming, gambling, betting, sports betting, bingo, card games, games of skill, poker, poker games, casino games, lotteries and competitions
Computer software and computer programs relating to games, gaming, gambling, betting, sports betting, bingo, card games, games of skill, poker, poker games, casino games, lotteries and competitions
Computer application software relating to games, gaming, gambling, betting, sports betting, bingo, card games, games of skill, poker, poker games, casino games, lotteries and competitions
Downloadable casino games
Downloadable electronic game programs and computer software platforms that may be accessed via the Internet, computers and wireless devices
Gambling, gaming and betting software
Electronic bingo games
Electronic bingo pens
Downloadable electronic publications
Downloadable electronic betting slips
Electronic bulletin boards
Betting terminals
Betting terminals with self-service functions
Amusement machines and apparatus adapted for use with smart devices
Electronic components for gambling machines, parts and fittings for the aforesaid.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games and playthings
Amusement games and machines
Automatic and coin operated games and machines
Gaming equipment and apparatus including electronic games and electronic poker games
Poker playing equipment
Poker machines
Roulette tables, sets and wheels
Gaming chips
Poker chips
Chips for gambling
Roulette chip
Playing cards
Playing card shuffling machines
Card markers
Chip markers
Electronic poker, bingo, games and gambling apparatus
Handheld electronic poker, bingo, games and gambling apparatus
Interactive electronic apparatus for use in poker, bingo, games and gambling
Networked electronic terminals for gaming purposes
Gaming machines for gambling
Live streaming of gaming, including poker, roulette, bingo, games of chance, casino games and other card and casino games.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Marketing consultancy
Financial marketing
Promotional marketing
Direct marketing
Online marketing
Database marketing
Digital marketing
Online advertising
Advertising
Classified advertising services
E-commerce services, namely providing information about products via telecommunication networks for advertising and sales purposes
Advertising services for the promotion of financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Business administration and management
Business management services relating to financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Provision of information and advisory services relating to e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Advertising, marketing and promotion of restaurants, bars, cafes, catering, nightclubs, hotels, accommodation, health club services, conferences, seminars and congresses, shopping, entertainment, sport, music, art, cultural and recreational events and spectacles, exhibitions and competitions
Retail services, including retail fashion and fashion accessories
Retail of liquor
Customer loyalty programmes
Business management of hotel, business management consultancy services relating to franchising, hotel management consultancy services relating to franchising, direct mail advertising, display services for merchandise, market analysis
Loyalty scheme services
Loyalty, incentive and bonus program services
Organisation, operation and supervision of loyalty schemes for members of casinos and entertainment establishments
Organisation, operation and supervision of incentive schemes for members of casinos and entertainment establishments
Advertising, promotional and marketing services relating to casinos and entertainment establishments
On-line advertising services relating to casinos and entertainment establishments
Arrangement, organisation, promotion and administration of competitions, tournaments and prize draws for advertising purposes.
The mark was filed in class 36 with following description of goods:
Financial services in relation to virtual currencies and crypto currencies
Virtual and crypto currency exchange
Virtual and crypto currency transfer service
Online financial transactions
Financial information services relating to virtual currencies and crypto currencies
E-commerce payment services
Payment services for classified advertising
Financial advisory services
Financial services, including financial analysis, financial consultancy, financial advisory, financial planning, financial information, financial valuation and financial management services
Investment, investment advisory, investment information, investment valuation, investment management, analysis and assessment services, including capital investments, mutual funds, share market and fund investments and fund management services
Investment research
Funds transfer
Accommodation apartments, apartment house management and renting of apartments
Financial services
Providing benefits in the form of issue and redemption of points, tokens, stamps and vouchers, in relation to incentive schemes
Providing benefits in the form of arranging of discounts for members of incentive schemes
Information, advice and consultancy services related to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication
Electronic communication services in relation to financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising, including providing user access to information, portals and platforms on the Internet
Signal transmission for financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising via telecommunication systems and data communication systems
Telecommunications
Broadcasting services
Internet broadcasting services
Providing access to gambling and gaming websites, information and services on the internet and other global networks
Electronic messaging
Providing access to electronic databases relating to games, in particular gaming, games of chance, on-line betting, on-line poker, on-line bingo, lottery games, tips, game tournaments
Providing internet chatrooms
Providing online chatrooms for the transmission of messages, comments and multimedia content among users electronic communication by means of chatrooms, chat lines and Internet forums
Broadcasting of podcasts
Information, advice and consultancy services related to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Online gaming services
Casino, gaming and gambling services
Online casinos, including bitcoin-payable
On-line gambling services
Betting services, including online internet betting services
Interactive entertainment services
Providing on-line interactive computer games
Game services provided on-line from a computer network
Entertainment services: casino facilities
Casino services
Gambling services
Electronic game services provided by means of the internet
Operation and management of casinos
Online casino services
On-line betting and gaming services
Amusement, gaming, gambling, betting, wagering, casino game and card game services and facilities
Amusements
Recreational services
Club and night-club services and facilities
Club entertainment services
Entertainment services provided at casinos including cabaret entertainment services and production of cabarets, and the provision of live and recorded music
Organisation, production and presentation of tournaments, competitions, contests, games, gameshows and events
Hosting and arranging of award ceremonies and parties
Providing online electronic publications
Betting and sporting forecast service
The provision of any of the aforesaid services live or on-line from a computer database or via the internet or via portable, mobile, handheld or tablet devices
Information, advice and consultancy services related to the aforesaid services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Software as a service [SaaS], especially relating to electronic financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Constructing an internet platform for financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Programming of software for financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising platforms
Hosting of e-commerce and/or classified advertising platforms on the internet
Maintenance of software used in the field of financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Consulting relating to the creation and design of websites for financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Consultancy services relating to software used in the field of financial services, e-commerce and/or classified advertising
Software engineering
Software development
Software creation
Hotel services, housekeeping services, provision of conference facilities, banqueting services, café services, restaurant services, cocktail lounge services, VIP services, coffee shop services, room rental services, meeting room rental services, cocktail bar services, information services relating to hotel accommodation services.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Hotels, hotel reservations, hotel services, rental or temporary accommodation, accommodation reservations and accommodation bureau
Provision of food and drink
Cocktail lounge services
Bars
Cafes
Snack bars
Self-service restaurants and restaurant services
Catering services
Hospitality services
Providing facilities for exhibitions
Temporary accommodation
Restaurants, bars and cafés
Restaurant, bar and café services
Provision of food and drink in restaurants, bars and cafés
Serving food and drink in restaurants, bars and cafés
Restaurant, café and bar services, all provided from a casino