The trademark Liga F was filed by Liga Profesional de FĂștbol Femenino, a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of Spain (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 21, 2023, and received one opposition filed on November 23, 2023 by SSBL Salibandy Oy on Likelihood of confusion. the opponent was represented by HEINONEN & CO and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued November 23, 2023
The application was filed in Spanish, and Spanish was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 6 with following description of goods:
Common metals and their alloys
Ores of metal
Metal materials for building and construction
Buildings, transportable, of metal
Non-electric cables and wires of common metal
Metal hardware
Containers of metal [storage, transport]
Safes [metal or non-metal]
Containers, and transportation and packaging articles, of metal
Packaging containers of metal
Boxes (packaging -) in collapsible form [metal]
Boxes (packaging -) in made-up form [metal]
Building and construction materials and elements of metal
Structures and transportable buildings of metal
Statues and works of art of common metals
Unprocessed and semi-processed materials of metal, not specified for use
Doors, gates, windows and window coverings of metal.
The mark was filed in class 9 with following description of goods:
Photographic apparatus and instruments
Cinematographic machines and apparatus
Optical apparatus and instruments
Weighing apparatus and instruments
Nautical apparatus and instruments
Surveying apparatus and instruments
Measuring apparatus and instruments
Checking (supervision) apparatus and instruments
Signalling apparatus and instruments
Life-saving apparatus and instruments
Scientific apparatus and instruments
Teaching apparatus and instruments
Apparatus and instruments for controlling electricity
Apparatus and instruments for accumulating electricity
Apparatus and instruments for switching electricity
Apparatus and instruments for transforming electricity
Apparatus and instruments for regulating electricity
Apparatus and instruments for conducting electricity
Sound transmitting apparatus
Apparatus for the transmission of images
Apparatus for the reproduction of images
Sound reproduction apparatus
Apparatus for recording images
Sound recording apparatus
Coin-operated mechanisms
Cash registers
Calculators
Data processing equipment
Computer peripheral devices
Dive skins
Divers' masks
Ear plugs for divers
Gloves for divers
Breathing apparatus for underwater swimming
Fire extinguishers
Computers
Software for interactive television
Computer programmes for interactive television and for interactive games and/or quizzes
Computer software platforms for social networking
Application software for social networking services via internet
Games software
Computer programs, downloadable
Computer software for entertainment
Computer software for advertising
Mobile apps
Application software for mobile phones
Downloadable software applications
Computer software applications, downloadable
Web application and server software
Glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses
Goggles for sports
Spectacle cords
Spectacle straps
Covers for glasses
Cases for spectacles and sunglasses
Spectacle holders
Parts and fittings for audio apparatus
Selfie sticks used as smartphone accessories
Cases for electronic diaries
Sleeves for laptops
Cell phone covers
Covers for portable media players
Cell phone straps
Loudspeakers
Wireless speakers
Portable speakers
Cases for loudspeakers
Loudspeaker stands [adapted for]
Headphones
Headphones
Holders for cell phones
Hands-free holders for cell phones
In-car telephone handset cradles
Dashboard mounts for navigation devices
Tablet holders adapted for use in cars
Information technology and audio-visual, multimedia and photographic devices
Software
Magnets, magnetizers and demagnetizers
Optical devices, enhancers and correctors
Safety, security, protection and signalling devices
Navigation, guidance, tracking, targeting and map making devices
Measuring, detecting, monitoring and controlling devices
Scientific research and laboratory apparatus, educational apparatus and simulators
Computers
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer program in relation to the following goods: Common metals and alloys of common metal, Ores of metal, Metal building and construction materials, Transportable buildings of metal, Non-electric cables and wires of common metal, Small articles of metal hardware, storage containers made of metal, Carrying containers of metal, safes, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Research apparatus and instruments, Navigation apparatus and instruments, Surveying apparatus and instruments, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching software programs, driving apparatus and instruments for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely computer software programs for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data, recorded or downloadable media for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer program in relation to the following goods: Software, Blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, Coin-operated mechanisms, Cash registers, Calculating devices, Computers and Computer peripheral devices, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer program in relation to the following goods: Dive skins, Divers' masks, Ear plugs for divers, Nose clips for divers and swimmers, Gloves for divers, Breathing apparatus for underwater swimming, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer program in relation to the following goods: Fire extinguishers, Paper and cardboard, Printed matter, Articles for bookbinding, Photographs, Stationery and Office requisites, Except furniture, Adhesives for stationery or household purposes, Drawing materials and Artists' materials, paint brushes, Instructional and teaching materials, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer program in relation to the following goods: Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging, Printing characters, Printing blocks, Games and playthings, Videogames apparatus, Gymnastic and sporting articles, Decorations for Christmas trees, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Downloadable virtual goods, namely, Computer program in relation to the following goods: clothing, Footwear, headgear and headwear, All the aforesaid goods for use online and in online virtual worlds
Digital goods, namely Common metals and alloys of common metal, Ores of metal, Metal building and construction materials, Transportable buildings of metal, Non-electric cables and wires of common metal, Small articles of metal hardware, storage containers made of metal and Carrying containers of metal, safes, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Research apparatus and instruments, Navigation apparatus and instruments, Surveying apparatus and instruments, Photographic apparatus and instruments, Cinematographic apparatus and instruments, Audio visual apparatus arid instruments, Optical apparatus and instruments, Weighing apparatus and instruments, Apparatus and instruments for metering, Signalling apparatus and instruments
Digital goods, namely for detecting, testing, inspecting, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data, recorded or downloadable media
Digital goods, namely, Computer software, recording media and blank digital or analogue storage, Coin-operated mechanisms, Cash registers, Calculating devices, Computers and Computer peripheral devices, Dive skins, Divers' masks, Ear plugs for divers, Nose clips for divers and swimmers
Digital goods, namely, Gloves for divers, Breathing apparatus for underwater swimming, Fire extinguishers, Paper and cardboard, Printed matter, Articles for bookbinding, Photographs, Stationery and Office requisites, Except furniture, Adhesives for stationery or household purposes, Drawing materials and Artists' materials
Digital goods, namely, paint brushes, Instructional and teaching materials, Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging, Printing characters, Printing blocks, Games and playthings, Videogames apparatus, Gymnastic and sporting articles, Decorations for Christmas trees, clothing, Footwear, headgear and headwear.
The mark was filed in class 16 with following description of goods:
Paper and cardboard
Printed matter
Bookbinding material
Photographs [printed]
Stationery
Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Artists' materials
Paintbrushes
Typewriters, electric or non-electric
Office requisites, except furniture
Teaching materials [except apparatus]
Plastic film for wrapping
Bags and articles for packaging, wrapping and storage, of paper, cardboard or plastics
Printing type
Printing blocks
Printed publications
Printed advertisements
Copybooks
Boxes of paper or cardboard
Paper handtowels
Handkerchiefs of paper
Albums
Almanacs
Hand labelling appliances
Document file racks
Writing and stamping implements
Transfers [decalcomanias]
Calendars
Posters
Document files [stationery]
Catalogues
Trading cards
Drawing sets
Newspapers
Newspapers
Magazines [periodicals]
Books
Lithographs
Bags made of paper for packaging
Wrapping paper
Paperweights
Mats of paper for drinking glasses
Drip mats of cardboard
Paper book markers
Bookmarkers
Bookends
Ink
Inkwells
Bibs of paper
Graphic prints
School supplies [stationery]
Writing slates
Embroidery designs [patterns]
Garbage bags of paper or of plastics
Geographical maps
Terrestrial globes
Blueprints
Stencils [stationery]
Placards of paper or cardboard
Cards
Fountain pens
Aquarelles
Adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes
Self-adhesive tapes for stationery use
Files [office requisites]
Drawer liners of paper, perfumed or not
Architects' models
Atlases
Flags of paper
Tickets
Pads [stationery]
Ball pens
Writing board erasers
Rubber erasers
Erasing products
Painters' easels
Song books
Charcoal pencils
Advertisement boards of paper or cardboard
Booklets
Drawing pins
Typewriter ribbons
Compasses for drawing
Paper cutters
Writing or drawing books
Paintings [pictures], framed or unframed
Drafting squares
Shields [paper seals]
Greeting cards
Filter paper
Covers [stationery]
Photograph stands
Elastic bands for offices
Stapling presses [office requisites]
Clips for offices
Paper sheets [stationery]
Pencil sharpeners, electric or non-electric
Pencil holders
Luminous paper
Palettes for painters
Office hole punchers
Postcards
Envelopes [stationery]
Metal money clips
Card files
Plastic materials for packaging.
The mark was filed in class 25 with following description of goods:
Clothing
Footwear
Headgear.
The mark was filed in class 28 with following description of goods:
Games
Toys
Video game apparatus
Gymnastic and sporting articles
Decorations for Christmas trees
Fairground and playground apparatus
Sporting articles and equipment
Sports games
Spring boards [sports articles]
Sports equipment
Body-building apparatus
Hoops for rhythmic sportive gymnastics
Abdomen protectors for athletic use
Decorations for Christmas trees
Fishing tackle
Rods for fishing
Novelty toys for parties
Gloves for games
Puppets
Electronic games
Body training apparatus [exercise]
Christmas trees of synthetic material
Bladders of balls for games
Elbow guards [sports articles]
Knee guards [sports articles]
Kites
Rattles [playthings]
Kaleidoscopes
Rocking horses
Building games
Automatic coin-operated games
Trading card games
Teddy bears
Dolls
Toy air pistols
Chess games
Flippers for swimming
Ring games
Christmas tree stands
Archery implements
Novelty toys for playing jokes
Balls for games
Building blocks [toys]
Bodyboards
Skittles [games]
Golf bags, with or without wheels
Marbles for games
Dolls' houses
Swings
Confetti
Cups for dice
Dice
Draughts [games]
Draughtboards
Darts
Flying discs [toys]
Dominoes
Counters [discs] for games
Skis
Foosball tables
Appliances for gymnastics
Horseshoe games
Hockey sticks
Golf clubs
Table-top games
Toys for pets
Scale model vehicles
Skateboards
Toy mobiles
Paintballs [ammunition for paintball guns] [sports apparatus]
Artificial snow for Christmas trees
Billiard tables
Skates.
The mark was filed in class 35 with following description of goods:
Advertising
Advertising services relating to esports events
Radio and television advertising
Preparation and presentation of audio visual displays for advertising purposes
Promotion of sports competitions and events
Producing promotional videotapes, video discs, and audio visual recordings
Production of television and radio advertisements
Promotion services relating to esports events
Marketing services relating to esports events
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Business management
Marketing
Business administration
Business planning services
Advertising, marketing and promotional services
Online advertising on a computer network
Business advice relating to franchising
Administration of the business affairs of franchises
Business management advisory services relating to franchising
Franchising services providing business assistance
Opinion polling
Issuing of publicity leaflets
Cinema advertising
Public relations services
Sales promotion for others
Computerized file management
Radio advertising
Television advertising
Production of video recordings for advertising purposes
Mediation of advertising
Research and study of electronic markets on the internet, including the organisation and conducting of stock exchange markets through the online mediation of contracts, both for purchasing goods and providing services
Promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events
Compilation of information into computer databases
Market research data collection services
Collection of data
Provision of advertising space, time and media
Sponsorship search consultancy services
Compilation and systemization of information used in electronic transmissions
Customer loyalty services for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes
Organization of events, exhibitions, fairs and shows for commercial, promotional and advertising purposes
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Common metals and their alloys, ores, Metal materials for building and construction, Transportable buildings of metal, non-electric cables and wires of common metal, Small items of metal hardware, Metal containers for storage or transport
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Safes, Scientific, research, navigational, geodetic, photographic, cinematographic, audio-visual, optical, appliances and instruments for weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, rescuing and training
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Recorded and downloadable media, Computer software, Blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, Cash registers, calculating devices, Computers and computer peripheral devices, Diving suits, Divers' masks
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Ear plugs for divers, Nose clips for divers and swimmers, Gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming, Fire extinguishers, Paper and cardboard, printed matter, Bookbinding material, photographs
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: stationery and office requisites, except furniture
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Drawingmaterials and Artists' materials, paint brushes, Instructional and teaching materials, Plastic sheets, film and bags for wrapping and packaging, Printers' type, printing blocks, Games and playthings, video game apparatus
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Gymnastic and sporting articles, decorations for Christmas trees, Clothing, footwear, headgear
Retail and wholesale store services, via worldwide computer networks, by catalogue long distance sales, by mail, by telephone, via radio and television, and by other electronic means in relation to the following goods: Adhesives for stationery or household purposes
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Common metals and their alloys, ores, Metal materials for building and construction, Transportable buildings of metal, non-electric cables and wires of common metal, Small items of metal hardware, Metal containers for storage or transport, Safes, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Scientific, research, navigational, geodetic, photographic, cinematographic, audio-visual, optical, appliances and instruments for weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, rescuing and training, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data, Recorded and downloadable media, Computer software, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, Cash registers, calculating devices, Computers and computer peripheral devices, Diving suits, Divers' masks, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Ear plugs for divers, Nose clips for divers and swimmers, Gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming, Fire extinguishers, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Paper and cardboard, printed matter, Bookbinding material, photographs, stationery and office requisites, except furniture, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Adhesives for stationery or household purposes, Drawingmaterials and Artists' materials, paint brushes, Instructional and teaching materials, Paper sheets, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Plastic film and bags for wrapping and packaging, Printers' type, printing blocks, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Clothing, footwear, headgear, The aforesaid goods for use online
Retailing and wholesaling relating to the following goods: virtual merchandise, namely, Games and playthings, video game apparatus, Gymnastic and sporting articles, decorations for Christmas trees, The aforesaid goods for use online.
The mark was filed in class 38 with following description of goods:
Telecommunication services
Telecommunication services
Information about telecommunication
Computer communication and Internet access
Communication services over computer networks
Telecommunication services
Transmission of multimedia content via the Internet
Transmission of videos, movies, pictures, images, text, photos, games, user-generated content, audio content, and information via the Internet
Audio, video and multimedia broadcasting via the Internet and other communications networks
Providing access to platforms and portals on the Internet
Telecommunication gateway services
Telecommunications access services
Telecommunication of information (including web pages)
Transfer of data by telecommunications
Provision of telecommunications access to databases and the internet
Operation of wide-band telecommunications networks
Providing access to databases
Transmission of information by data communications for assisting decision making
Providing user access to a global computer network and online sites containing information on a wide range of topics
Transferring and disseminating information and data via computer networks and the Internet
Transmission and reception [transmission] of database information via the telecommunication network
Provision and rental of telecommunications facilities and equipment
Providing user access to global computer networks.
The mark was filed in class 41 with following description of goods:
Teaching
Training
Sporting and recreational activities
Education, entertainment and sport services
Entertainment services in the nature of sporting events
Sports and fitness services
Services for the organisation of football events
Gambling services
Organisation of conferences, exhibitions and competitions
Organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions
Organising of esports activities
Hosting of fantasy sports leagues
Providing online entertainment in the nature of fantasy sports leagues
Electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet
Instruction courses relating to sporting activities
Sports instruction services
Sporting education services
Providing information about sporting activities
Operation of sports facilities
Ticket agency services [entertainment]
Ticketing and event booking services
Ticket reservation and booking services for education, entertainment and sports activities and events
Audio, video and multimedia production, and photography
Publishing, reporting, and writing of texts
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, Common metals and their alloys, Ores of metal, metal building materials and Building construction materials, of metal, Portable buildings of metal, Non-electrical cables and wires, of metal, Small items of hardware of metal, storage vessels and Carrying containers, of metal, Safes
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, Scientific apparatusand instruments, Research apparatus and instruments, Navigation apparatus and instruments, Surveying apparatus and instruments, Photographic apparatus and instruments, Cinematographic apparatus and instruments, Audio visual apparatus arid instruments, Optical apparatus and instruments, Weighing apparatusand instruments, Apparatus and instruments for metering, Signalling apparatus and signalling instruments, Apparatus and instruments for detecting, testing, inspecting, Checking (supervision) and control apparatus and instruments, Life-saving apparatus and life-saving instruments and Teaching apparatus and instruments
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, Apparatus and instruments for conducting, distributing, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity, Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, Recorded and downloadable media, software, Blank digital or analogue recording and storage media, mechanisms tor coin-operated apparatus, Cash registers, Calculating devices, computer and computer peripheral equipment
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, Diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, fire extinguishing, Paper and cardboard, Printed matter, Bookbinding material, Photographs, Stationery and office items, Except furniture, Adhesives (glues) [stationery] or Adhesive substances for household use, Drawing materials and Artists' supplies
Entertainment services, namely, Online provision of the following goods: Non-downloadable virtual goods, specifically, Paint brushes, Instructional and teaching materials and Didactic equipment, Plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging, Printing types, Printing blocks, Games and playthings, Video games apparatus, Gymnastic and sporting articles, Decorations for Christmas trees, Clothing, Footwear and headgear.
The mark was filed in class 43 with following description of goods:
Hotel catering services
Corporate hospitality (provision of food and drink)
Temporary accommodation
Temporary accommodation information, advice and reservation services
Provision of food and drink
Information, advice and reservation services for the provision of food and drink.
The mark was filed in class 45 with following description of goods:
Legal services
Legal advice and representation
Legal advice
Litigation advice
Security services for the protection of property and individuals
Escort services
Personal body guarding
Legal services relating to business
Legal services for procedures relating to industrial property rights
Licensing of industrial property rights and copyright
Licensing of rights relating to television, video and radio programs, productions and formats
Management and exploitation of copyright and industrial property rights by licensing for others
Legal services relating to the exploitation of copyright and industrial property rights
Legal services relating to the management and exploitation of copyright and ancillary copyright
Legal services relating to the protection and exploitation of copyright for film, television, theatre and music productions
Internet based personal introduction services
Agencies for copyright licensing
Online social networking services
Online social networking services
Online social networking services accessible by means of downloadable mobile applications.