The trademark VCL was filed by World Health Supplements B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on June 20, 2022, and received one opposition filed on August 9, 2022 by TCL Technology Group Corporation on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by ARDAN and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued August 9, 2022
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 1 with following description of goods:
Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry
Fire extinguishing and fire suppression compositions
Tempering and soldering preparations
Substances for tanning animal skins and hides
Adhesives used in industry
Putties and other paste fillers
Compost, manures, fertilizers
Biological preparations for use in industry and science
Fatty acids
Enzymes for the food industry
Antioxidants
Antioxidants for the manufacture of dietary supplements.
The mark was filed in class 5 with following description of goods:
Pharmaceutical, medical and veterinary preparations
Sanitary preparations for medical purposes
Dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies
Dietary supplements for humans and animals
Vitamin and mineral supplements
Food supplements consisting of amino acids
Plasters, materials for dressings
Material for stopping teeth, dental wax
Disinfectants
Vermicides
Fungicides, herbicides.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Business management
Business administration
Office functions
Merchandising and business consultancy thereon
Sales promotion
Business management of performing artists
Arranging and conducting of promotional events and activities, including openings, demonstrations and product presentations
Arranging and conducting publicity and advertising events
Commercial management
Publication of publicity texts
Dissemination of advertising articles and advertising material
Publicity
Public relations services
Marketing
Market research
Marketing studies
Negotiation and conclusion of commercial transactions for third parties
Business investigations
Design of advertising materials
Opinion polling
Writing of publicity texts
Demonstration of goods
Import and export services, Retail and wholesale services in relation to the following goods: Supplements for food, Dietetic preparations, Foodstuffs and beverages, Fatty acids, Enzymes for the food industry, antioxidant preparations, Books, newsletters, magazines, pamphlets, and brochures, greeting cards, packages and Software
Commercial information and advice for consumers in the choice of products and services
Providing business information via a web site
Promotion of retail services using loyalty card incentive programmes with a particular focus on clothing, footwear and fashion accessories
Compilation of statistics
Market prospecting, research and analysis
Opinion polling
Compilation of information into computer databases
Data file administration
Organisation of events or trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes
Information and consultancy relating to the aforesaid services
All the aforesaid services whether or not provided via electronic channels, including the Internet
All the aforesaid services being exclusively in relation to the nutritional supplement industry.
The mark was filed in class 42 with following description of goods:
Scientific and technological services and research and design services relating thereto
Industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design
Quality control and authentication
Technical consultancy in relation to research services relating to foods and dietary supplements
Testing of foodstuffs
Inspection of foodstuffs
The aforesaid services also via electronic channels, including the Internet
All the aforesaid services being exclusively in relation to the nutritional supplement industry.
The mark was filed in class 44 with following description of goods:
Medical services
Animal healthcare services
Hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals
Nutritional advice
Provision of information relating to nutrition
Dietary and nutritional advice
Providing information about dietary supplements and nutrition
Services in the field of agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture and forestry
All the aforesaid services whether or not provided via electronic channels, including the Internet.