The trademark was filed by PUMA SE, a corporation established under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on April 10, 2022, and received one opposition filed on July 10, 2022 by Jaguar Land Rover Limited on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by REDDIE & GROSE B.V. and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued July 10, 2022
The application was filed in English, and English was also language of all opposition proceedings (German was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys, and accessories for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable computer software for interactive games for use via a global computer network and through various wireless networks and electronic devices
Downloadable software for engaging in social networking and interacting with online communities
Downloadable software for accessing and streaming multimedia entertainment content
Downloadable software for providing access to an online virtual environment
Downloadable computer software for the creation, production and modification of digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays and skins for access and use in online environments, virtual online environments, and extended reality virtual environments.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line, non-downloadable virtual footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear, bags, sports bags, backpacks, sports equipment, art, toys, accessories, digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays, and skins for use in virtual environments
Virtual reality and interactive game services provided online from a global computer network and through various wireless networks and electronic devices
Entertainment services, namely, providing online non-downloadable game software and online video games
Entertainment services, namely, providing virtual environments in which users can interact for recreational, leisure, or entertainment purposes
Entertainment services, namely, providing an online environment featuring streaming of entertainment content and live streaming of entertainment events
Entertainment services in the nature of organizing, arranging, and hosting virtual performances and social entertainment events
Providing an interactive website and computer application software for virtual reality game services.
The mark was filed in class 42 with Providing non-downloadable computer software for the creation, production and modification of digital animated and non-animated designs and characters, avatars, digital overlays and skins for access and use in online environments, virtual online environments, and extended reality virtual environments.