The trademark Ubongo! was filed by FRANCKH-KOSMOS-VERLAGS-GMBH & CO. KG, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 19, 2021, and received one opposition filed on January 19, 2022 by SUMOL + COMPAL MARCAS, S.A. on Unfair advantage /detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by J.E. DIAS COSTA, LDA. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued January 19, 2022
The application was filed in German, and German 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 August 7, 2022.
The Opposition with reference B 003162570 was refused according to Article 8(5) EUTMR with decision issued on October 9, 2023 by the EUIPO. The Appeal with reference B R2431/2023-1 was Other according to Article 5 EUTMR with decision issued on March 3, 2025 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Apparatus for recording data
Apparatus for broadcasting sound, data or images
Apparatus for the reproduction of images
Apparatus and instruments for reproducing of data
USB flash drives
Computer software platforms, recorded or downloadable
Pre-recorded compact discs
Prerecorded CD-ROMs
Pre-recorded DVDs
Interactive compact discs and CD-ROMs
Audio books
Downloadable image files
Audio compact discs
Interactive DVDs
Interactive software
Interactive entertainment software
Mobile apps
Webcams
Virtual reality software for education
Virtual classroom software
Education software
Educational software
E-books
Downloadable electronic books
Downloadable electronic brochures
Electronic publications, downloadable
Electronic publications recorded on computer media
Games software
Downloadable software
Talking books.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Printed matter
Books
Periodicals
Calendars
Posters made of paper
Printed educational materials
Printed teaching materials
Trading cards, other than for games
Stationery.
The mark was filed in class 21 with following description of goods:
Mugs
Glasses [drinking vessels]
Cups of paper or plastic
Paper plates
Cups
Drinking vessels.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Hats
Hoods [clothing]
Headgear
Outerclothing.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games
Electronic games
Electronic educational teaching games
Playing cards
Board games
Toys
Toy figures
Gymnastic and sporting articles.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Educational instruction
Training
Entertainment services
Presentation of live performances
Conducting of cultural events
Organising events for entertainment purposes
Arranging and conducting of competitions [education or entertainment]
Arranging and conducting of meetings in the field of entertainment
Presentation of films
Sporting and cultural activities
Conducting instructional courses
Education and instruction
Providing online courses of instruction
Arranging and conducting of displays for educational purposes.