The trademark BC was filed by Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A., a corporation established under the laws of the Italian Republic (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on October 12, 2022, and received undefined oppositions.
Opposition Proceedings
There are undefined Oppositions claimed against trademark.
The first opposition filed on January 9, 2023 by CISALFA SPORT S.p.A. on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by NOTARBARTOLO & GERVASI S.P.A. and its proceedings were handled in IT The second opposition filed on December 26, 2022 by The Cotton Group on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by LINDEN & DE ROECK and its proceedings were handled in English
The application was filed in Italian, and Italian was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
The Opposition with reference B 003186375 was partially refused EUTMA/IR according to Article 8(1)(b) EUTMR with decision issued on November 12, 2024 by the EUIPO.
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use
Cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Downloadable virtual goods, Namely, computer programs for use online and in online virtual worlds featuring the following goods: Clothes (Clothing), Footwear, Belts, Hat wear, Bags, gym bags, Backpacks, Covers for telephones and computers, Pocket wallets, Change purses, Clutches [purses], Tourist Bags, Suitcases, hair accessories, Spectacles, jewels, Chronometric instruments, clocks and watches, Linen, Works of art, Dining-ware, Carpets, Furniture systems, Perfumes, environmental fragrances, Cosmetics, Make-up preprations, Toys
Downloadable multimedia files containing graphics, text, audio and videos relating to fashion, authenticated with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Downloadable image files and video recordings featuring the following goods: Clothes (Clothing), Footwear, Belts, Hat wear, Bags, gym bags, Backpacks, Covers for telephones and computers, Pocket wallets, Change purses, Clutches [purses], Change purses, Tourist Bags, Suitcases, hair accessories, Spectacles, jewels, Chronometric instruments, clocks and watches, Linen, Works of art, Dining-ware, Carpets, Furniture systems, Perfumes, environmental fragrances, Cosmetics, Make-up preprations, Games and playthings, Authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
3D eyeglasses
Three dimensional viewers
Downloadable software, namely mobile application for streaming, downloading and viewing content featuring information, articles, commentary, podcasts and virtual experiences in relation to the following fields: Art, design and fashion
Downloadable software for use in electronically trading, storing, sending, receiving, accepting and transmitting digital currency, and managing digital currency payment and exchange transactions
Near field communication (NFC) tags for use in apparel and footwear
Downloadable augmented reality software for mobile devices for integrating electronic data with real-world environments for the creation of artwork, design elements, fashion and art installations
Computer programs for the creation and trade of digital collectibles via blockchain-based software technology and smart contracts
Digital art, photographs, videos or audio recordings featuring music or musical instruments
Video discs and magnetic optical discs featuring topics, in relation to the following fields: fashion, Modelling, Cosmetics, lifestyle, culture, Art, music and entertainment services
Recorded computer programs featuring topics, in relation to the following fields: fashion, Modelling, Cosmetics, lifestyle, culture, Art, music and entertainment services
Electronic publications, downloadable, Namely books, Magazines, newsletters, pamphlets and catalogues, in relation to the following fields: fashion, Cosmetics, lifestyle, culture, Art, music and entertainment services
Software for retailing of fashion, fashion accessories and personal care products
3D fashion software
Software for a digital showroom
Software for the creation of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), enabling the authentication, ownership, availability and trading of digital resources and creations
Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity
Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images
Magnetic data carriers, recording discs
Compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media
Coin-operated mechanisms
Cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers
Fire extinguishing apparatus
Optical goods
Containers for contact lenses
Spectacle cases
USB flash drives
Optical lenses
Spectacle lenses
Spectacle frames
Sunglasses
Goggles for sports
Spectacles.
The mark was filed in class 18 with following description of goods: